Slang: A Transitional Language Throughout a child's developmental years, adults; such as parents, teachers and caretakers are their principal models for standard speech and grammar skills. ... Just about every culture and sub-culture has its own version of a local dialect. ... Some argue that slang helps one to be just as everyone else in society, but the wonderful thing about slang is anyone can make it up. ... Slang terms and words are typically developed in one of three ways. ... Over a long period of time Standard English will frequently change from one definition to another as wel...

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