slangwhanger
slangwhanger is the alternative form of slang-whanger.
Meaning of slang-whanger
Noun
slang-whanger (plural slang-whangers)
- One who uses abusive slang; a ranting partisan.
- If, in addition to our own amusements, we have, as we jogged carelessly laughing along, brushed away one tear of dejection and called forth a smile in its place — if we have brightened the pale countenance of a single child of sorrow — we shall feel almost as much joy and rejoicing as a...1807 August 14, Washington Irving, “Salmagundi, no. XIII”, in The Complete Works of Washington Irving, M. S. Schmerler, published 1835, page 65
- One who verbally attacks others; normally a politician or editor.
Forms of slangwhanger
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Questions about slangwhanger
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- Slangwhanger is the alternative form of slang-whanger.
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