| 词源 |
slang. The fabled “Dutch General Slangeuberg noted for his abusive and exaggerated epithets when he reproved the men under his command” is not the source for the word slang. Nei- ther is the Italian s-lingua—s, the negative, and lingua, “lan- guage,” equaling slingua (slang), or “bad language.” No one is sure, but some prominent etymologists, including Ernest Weekley, believe that slang may come from the Norwegian slengjakeften, “to sling the jaw,” “to abuse.” The word dates back to the late 18th century. |