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Meaning of slang-whanger | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. One who uses abusive slang; a ranting partisan.
    colloquial, dated
  2. One who verbally attacks others; normally a politician or editor.
    rare

Examples

“If, in addition to our own amusements, we have, as we jogged carelessly laughing along, brushed away one tear of dejection and called forth a smile in its place — if we have brightened the pale countenance of a single child of sorrow — we shall feel almost as much joy and rejoicing as a slang-whanger does when he bathes his pen in the heart's blood of a patron and benefactor; or sacrifices an illustrious victim on the altar of party animosity.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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