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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSlam
A competitive event in which poets perform their original work and are judged by an audience or panel.
Slam Poetry
A form of competitive poetry where poets perform their work in front of an audience and are judged.
Slamming
To shut something forcefully and noisily.
Slang
A type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
Slant
A sloping position, direction, or plane; a slant.
Slanting
Inclined or angled away from a straight line or position.
Slap
A sharp blow or stroke, typically made with the palm of the hand.
Slapper
A person who slaps or strikes someone, often used in a derogatory sense to describe a woman perceived as promiscuous.
Slapstick
A style of humor involving exaggerated physical actions and absurd situations, often used in comedy.
Slasher
A person who slashes or cuts, especially in a violent manner.
Slate
A fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers, often used for roofing or as a writing surface.
Slatted Floor
A type of flooring made up of long, narrow strips of material, typically wood, arranged with spaces in between.