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What are some examples of slang words used in a sentence?

Here are some examples of slang words used in a sentence, along with their meanings:

General Slang:

* "Dude, that movie was totally lit!" (lit = amazing, exciting)

* "I'm feeling a little under the weather today." (under the weather = sick, unwell)

* "My friend is salty that he didn't get the promotion." (salty = angry, resentful)

* "I'm starving, let's grab some food." (starving = extremely hungry)

* "That's cray! I can't believe it." (cray = crazy, unbelievable)

Teen Slang:

* "I'm dead! That joke was hilarious." (dead = laughing so hard, dying of laughter)

* "My phone is lowkey about to die." (lowkey = secretly, subtly)

* "That outfit is fire!" (fire = cool, awesome)

* "Let's hang out later." (hang out = spend time together)

* "She's basic." (basic = unoriginal, boring)

Regional Slang:

* "I'm gonna chow down on this burger." (chow down = eat, especially with gusto - common in the US)

* "That's a wicked good song." (wicked = very, extremely - common in New England)

* "It's right proper cold out there." (right proper = extremely - common in the UK)

Slang from Specific Groups:

* "I need to hit the bricks." (hit the bricks = leave, get out of there - common in the construction industry)

* "She's a real diva." (diva = demanding, self-centered - common in the entertainment industry)

Remember, slang is constantly evolving and can vary by region, age group, and subculture. It's important to be aware of the context when using slang to avoid misunderstandings.

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