slang

The informal words and expressions we refer to as slang often derive from more formal language that has undergone abbreviation or popularization to some degree. Slang often purposefully excludes those not considered part of a particular subgroup. Although, both Britains and Americans speak English, they use different slang terms and one word may/may not be considered inappropriate in polite company. For example, bloody in U.S. English means covered or smeared with blood, but in the U.K. they use the term bloody as a swear word or to add emphasis.

Before using slang you have heard, check out how people where you live might understand it. While you may not mean it to sound vulgar, it may have an association that many do not consider appropriate.