slang

slanging match

A bitter argument or dispute in which each side hurls numerous insults, accusations, or verbal abuse at one another. Primarily heard in UK. At first, I thought we were just going through a rough patch in our relationship, but lately, it seems like every night Janet and I get into a slanging match with each other. It might be time to end things.

sling off at (someone)

1. To tease, mock, or ridicule someone. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. Ah, don't take everything so personally, I'm only slinging off at you! It took me a while to get used to the way Sarah's family slings off at each other off all the time.

2. To criticize or upbraid someone in a harsh, insulting, and abusive manner. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. I wish the boss would offer some constructive criticism instead of just slinging off at us when something goes wrong. I'm so glad the neighbours moved. Every night, the wife slung off at her husband, and it was incredibly irritating to listen to.

sit on someone or something

1. Lit. to place oneself in a sitting position on someone or something. The enormous woman knocked the crook out and sat on him until the police came. I need to sit on this chair for a minute and catch my breath.

2. Fig. to hold someone or something back; to delay someone or something. The project cannot be finished because the city council is sitting on the final approval. Ann deserves to be promoted, but the manager is sitting on her because of a disagreement. It's hard to do your best when you know that someone is sitting on you, and no matter what you do, it won't help your advancement.

sit on

Also, sit upon.

1. Confer about or deliberate over, as in Another attorney was called to sit on the case. [Mid-1400s]

2. Suppress or repress, as in I know they were sitting on some evidence. [Early 1900s]

3. Postpone action or resolution regarding, as in I don't know why the city council is sitting on their decision. [Early 1900s]

4. Rebuke sharply, reprimand, as in If he interrupts one more time I'm going to sit on him. [ Slang; second half of 1800s]

a ˈslanging match

(British English, informal) a noisy, angry argument: It started as a peaceful discussion, but it ended in a real slanging match.

Slanging in this idiom comes from the old verb slang, meaning ‘to attack somebody with rude and offensive language’.

sit on

1. To occupy a seat as a member of some body of officials: The president of the company sits on the board of directors.

2. To confer about something: The committee will sit on the matter tomorrow and make a decision.

3. To affect someone with or as if with a burden: Our financial troubles sat heavily on my parents.

4. To suppress or repress something: The attorney suspected the prosecution of sitting on evidence that could help her client.

5. To postpone action or resolution regarding something: I'm going to sit on the proposal until I have more information. The company is sitting on $500 million in cash, and everyone is wondering what they'll do with it.

slang

tv. to sell drugs. (May be related to sling or one of the very old senses of slang.) The cops got him for slanging.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

a slanging match
slanging match
more kicks than halfpence
granny bashing
have an argument
have an argument (with someone)
a war of words
have it out (with someone)
have it out with somebody
have it out with someone

References in periodicals archive

Well, to answer that second question, cockney rhyming slang originated in the east-end of London in the 1840s.

11 of the most popular Cockney rhyming slang phrases and what they mean; Ever got into Barney Rubble for staying out late for a Ruby Murray?

Fast-foward four years later, a few months before the news broke that Markle was dating Prince Harry, the actress was tested on her British knowledge, including how much slang she knew.

See Which British Slang Meghan Markle Loves Learning

By contrast, men's use of slang provides the focus for the majority of the book in chapters that deal with Larrikins, Diggers, 'Blokes, Booze and Bad Language', and Sport.

Let's talk it over: Colloquial language and women's print media cultures in Australia, 1950-1966

The Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang also lists the word, defining it thus:

KYBO

Speaking at the Radio Times Festival, he said he recently used the term "Brady bunch" in the soap which is cockney rhyming slang for lunch - but admits he sometimes makes words up which lead to people Googling them.

Cockney slang is Dan for

She's finally been given the all-clear to use "blart", Black Country slang for cry.

AR OF ORDS! Traditionalists left confused by new Scrabble lingo like 'bezzy'

These include obvs (obviously), ridic (ridiculous), lolz (laughs), shizzle (form of US rap slang), cakehole (mouth), and dench (excellent).

Some may think it is ridic but the evolution of language means that Scrabble has to keep up to stay dench - obvs, reports Catherine Wylie

Editors Dalzell and Victor present students, academics, researchers, and general-interest readers with the second edition of their abridged version of their two-volume hardback dictionary of slang, unconventional English, and numerical slang terms from a variety of English-speaking countries throughout the world.

The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, 2nd Edition

According to them, "Al Sata" is slang for "girls," and it originally means the "Queen" in a playing card.

That's totes not cool, Assi! Helani insults Moroccans with new single

HUNDREDS of newly invented slang words have been uncovered by linguistic researchers.

Surge of slang

jawboning: The post-PC polite word for a corporate shakedown, it is a slang term used to describe political strong-arming.

Words at work

London, July 2 ( ANI ): New Manchester United boss David Moyes may get a rude shock when he arrives in Thailand along with his side for a tour as his name reportedly sounds like a Thai slang for pubic hair.

New Man U boss Moyes' name 'sounds similar' to Thai slang for pubic hair

Semantic change is an important part of African American slang and involves two mechanisms: figuration and shifting.

Semantic change in African American slang

According to a linguist in Leiden, Netherlands–which is the beginning of a sentence I never thought I'd write–all the hip Dutch-speaking kids have christened a slang word from the Dutch word for Jew.

'Jew' Is Now Slang for 'Cool' in Dutch

The rise of Twitter together with the low character limit for Tweets has led to an increasing use of abbreviated words, slang, acronyms and initialisms.

Top Trending Slang Terms - "YOLO" at Number 1

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释义	slang slanging match A bitter argument or dispute in which each side hurls numerous insults, accusations, or verbal abuse at one another. Primarily heard in UK. At first, I thought we were just going through a rough patch in our relationship, but lately, it seems like every night Janet and I get into a slanging match with each other. It might be time to end things. See also: match, slang sling off at (someone) 1. To tease, mock, or ridicule someone. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. Ah, don't take everything so personally, I'm only slinging off at you! It took me a while to get used to the way Sarah's family slings off at each other off all the time. 2. To criticize or upbraid someone in a harsh, insulting, and abusive manner. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. I wish the boss would offer some constructive criticism instead of just slinging off at us when something goes wrong. I'm so glad the neighbours moved. Every night, the wife slung off at her husband, and it was incredibly irritating to listen to. See also: off, sling Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. sit on someone or something 1. Lit. to place oneself in a sitting position on someone or something. The enormous woman knocked the crook out and sat on him until the police came. I need to sit on this chair for a minute and catch my breath. 2. Fig. to hold someone or something back; to delay someone or something. The project cannot be finished because the city council is sitting on the final approval. Ann deserves to be promoted, but the manager is sitting on her because of a disagreement. It's hard to do your best when you know that someone is sitting on you, and no matter what you do, it won't help your advancement. See also: on, sit McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. sit on Also, sit upon. 1. Confer about or deliberate over, as in Another attorney was called to sit on the case. [Mid-1400s] 2. Suppress or repress, as in I know they were sitting on some evidence. [Early 1900s] 3. Postpone action or resolution regarding, as in I don't know why the city council is sitting on their decision. [Early 1900s] 4. Rebuke sharply, reprimand, as in If he interrupts one more time I'm going to sit on him. [ Slang; second half of 1800s] See also: on, sit The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a ˈslanging match (British English, informal) a noisy, angry argument: It started as a peaceful discussion, but it ended in a real slanging match. Slanging in this idiom comes from the old verb slang, meaning ‘to attack somebody with rude and offensive language’. See also: match, slang Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary sit on v. 1. To occupy a seat as a member of some body of officials: The president of the company sits on the board of directors. 2. To confer about something: The committee will sit on the matter tomorrow and make a decision. 3. To affect someone with or as if with a burden: Our financial troubles sat heavily on my parents. 4. To suppress or repress something: The attorney suspected the prosecution of sitting on evidence that could help her client. 5. To postpone action or resolution regarding something: I'm going to sit on the proposal until I have more information. The company is sitting on $500 million in cash, and everyone is wondering what they'll do with it. See also: on, sit The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. slang tv. to sell drugs. (May be related to sling or one of the very old senses of slang.) The cops got him for slanging. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: a slanging match slanging match more kicks than halfpence granny bashing have an argument have an argument (with someone) a war of words have it out (with someone) have it out with somebody have it out with someone References in periodicals archive Well, to answer that second question, cockney rhyming slang originated in the east-end of London in the 1840s. 11 of the most popular Cockney rhyming slang phrases and what they mean; Ever got into Barney Rubble for staying out late for a Ruby Murray? Fast-foward four years later, a few months before the news broke that Markle was dating Prince Harry, the actress was tested on her British knowledge, including how much slang she knew. See Which British Slang Meghan Markle Loves Learning By contrast, men's use of slang provides the focus for the majority of the book in chapters that deal with Larrikins, Diggers, 'Blokes, Booze and Bad Language', and Sport. Let's talk it over: Colloquial language and women's print media cultures in Australia, 1950-1966 The Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang also lists the word, defining it thus: KYBO Speaking at the Radio Times Festival, he said he recently used the term "Brady bunch" in the soap which is cockney rhyming slang for lunch - but admits he sometimes makes words up which lead to people Googling them. Cockney slang is Dan for She's finally been given the all-clear to use "blart", Black Country slang for cry. AR OF ORDS! Traditionalists left confused by new Scrabble lingo like 'bezzy' These include obvs (obviously), ridic (ridiculous), lolz (laughs), shizzle (form of US rap slang), cakehole (mouth), and dench (excellent). Some may think it is ridic but the evolution of language means that Scrabble has to keep up to stay dench - obvs, reports Catherine Wylie Editors Dalzell and Victor present students, academics, researchers, and general-interest readers with the second edition of their abridged version of their two-volume hardback dictionary of slang, unconventional English, and numerical slang terms from a variety of English-speaking countries throughout the world. The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, 2nd Edition According to them, "Al Sata" is slang for "girls," and it originally means the "Queen" in a playing card. That's totes not cool, Assi! Helani insults Moroccans with new single HUNDREDS of newly invented slang words have been uncovered by linguistic researchers. Surge of slang jawboning: The post-PC polite word for a corporate shakedown, it is a slang term used to describe political strong-arming. Words at work London, July 2 ( ANI ): New Manchester United boss David Moyes may get a rude shock when he arrives in Thailand along with his side for a tour as his name reportedly sounds like a Thai slang for pubic hair. New Man U boss Moyes' name 'sounds similar' to Thai slang for pubic hair Semantic change is an important part of African American slang and involves two mechanisms: figuration and shifting. Semantic change in African American slang According to a linguist in Leiden, Netherlands–which is the beginning of a sentence I never thought I'd write–all the hip Dutch-speaking kids have christened a slang word from the Dutch word for Jew. 'Jew' Is Now Slang for 'Cool' in Dutch The rise of Twitter together with the low character limit for Tweets has led to an increasing use of abbreviated words, slang, acronyms and initialisms. Top Trending Slang Terms - "YOLO" at Number 1
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