Answer to Question #193628 in English for Wisani Mtileni

Question

In your own words , explain the following concept: slang, jargon and collaquialism

Answer 1

A slang term refers to an informal word that is sometimes considered unacceptable and out of context. Teens, for example, sometimes substitute "to be honest" for "TBH."

Jargon, on the other hand, is a form of language that is only understood by a small group of people and is often used to disguise offensive phrases. For example, instead of "died," use "passed on."

Finally, colloquialism refers to a type of informal language spoken by a group of people in a specific area. For example, instead of saying "I'm going to," say "gonna"