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12. Slangs
Slangs are used in highly informal speech that is outside conven-
tional or standard usage and consists both of coined words and
phrases, and of new or extended meanings attached to established
terms. Slang develops from the attempt to find fresh and vigor-
ous, colourful, pungent or humorous expression and generally
either passes into disuse or comes to have a more formal status.
Slangs are used as an informal speech and make the language
more user friendly. It makes spoken English more colourful and
helps you express your thoughts in a better manner. Examples of
some common slangs, along with their meanings and examples
are given below:
AVERAGE JOE
Definition: Someone who is just like everyone else, a normal per-
son.
Example: 1) Mickey is your average Joe - he likes football, hates
opera and thinks it's a crime to do any work on weekends.
Etymology: 1.verage' means 'in the middle' or 'not extreme' and
'Joe' is a common male name. So 'average Joe' refers to a man
who is not extremely different from everyone else.
Synonyms: regular guy