verb
slang
To attack someone with harsh or abusive words.
The angry caller slangs the host instead of answering questions.
Etymology
Slang developed a verb meaning to use coarse or abusive language against someone. The action sense draws on slang's older association with disreputable or nonstandard speech.
More examples
- Fans slanged the referee after the final whistle.
- They spend the whole meeting slanging each other.
- You can disagree without slanging everyone who thinks differently.
Forms
slang · slangs · slanged · slanging