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Definition

Encarta Dictionary

very casual speech or writing

language of exclusive group

Definition

Slang are specific colloquialisms invented for humour and vividness in

expressions.

Reasons slang be avoided

Slang can be localized to a specific area and cause confusion to readers who live elsewhere.

Slang evolves quickly and may not have the same impact five or 10 years later.

Slang is largely considered unprofessional, especially when it is written.

Slang can have multiple meanings, causing confusion or offending your readers.

Reasons slang be avoided

Examples

Frenemy – person who appears on one hand to be your friend but, at the same time is antagonistic towards you

Example Sentence

Don’t trust Corazon! She is a frenemy.

Examples

Friend and Unfriend - Adding or removing someone to a circle of communication such as in Facebook or other social media networks.

Example Sentence

I was so stupid! I unfriended my boyfriend on Facebook.

Examples

Follow and Unfollow - To add or remove someone to the list of people whose posts you view on Twitter.

Example Sentence

I decided to follow my crush on Twitter.

Examples

Filipino Slang

Hugot – potentially and personally deep sentimental or emotional undertones

Jolina Magdangal, Labs Kita… Okey Ka Lang? (1998)

Oh yes, kaibigan mo ako. Kaibigan mo lang ako… And I’m so stupid to make the biggest mistake of falling in love with my bestfriend.

Example Sentence

Bea Alonzo, One More Chance (2007)

Kasi ang totoo, umaasa pa rin akong sabihin mo: Sana ako pa rin. Ako na lang. Ako na lang ulit.

Piolo Pascual, Starting Over Again (2014)

I was willing to wait. Kaya lang napagod ako – napagod ang puso ko na maghintay, magtanong, magalit.

“Ang aga aga, puro hugot lines ang nababasa ko sa Twitter. Parang gusto ko na lang magkulong sa kwarto and drown myself in tears.”

Examples

Filipino Slang

Boom Panes To boast on just about anything It is shouted by either, the winner of the

argument or the crowd who just felt like shouting it to support a person's debate

Thank you

= “Booyeah!” in America

Example Sentence

Boy: You look good today.Girl: Boom Panes! Thank

you!

Tips

Keep your audience in mind. Read your drafted

correspondence out loud. Take your time during the writing

process.

Thank you!