n. An obsolete or archaic preterit of sling.n. A narrow piece of land. Also slanket.n. The cant words or jargon used by thieves, peddlers, beggars, and the vagabond classes generally; cant.n. In present use, colloquial words and phrases which have originated in the cant or rude speech of the vagabond or unlettered classes, or, belonging in form to standard speech, have acquired or have had given them restricted, capricious, or extravagantly metaphorical meanings, and are regarded as vulgar or inelegant.n. Synonyms Slang, Colloquialism, etc. See cant.To use slang; employ vulgar or vituperative language.To address slang or abuse to; berate or assail with vituperative or abusive language; abuse; scold.n. Among London costermongers, a counterfeit weight or measure.n. Among showmen: A performance.n. A traveling booth or show.n. A hawker's license: as, to be out on the slang (that is, to travel with a hawker's license).n. A watch-chain.n. plural Legirons or fetters worn by convicts.