American slang vs British slang

Analysis of American and British variants of English slang: features and common features. Information about the etymology of the word "slang", types of word formation in the American and British variants. The meaning of a slang word or slang phrase.

Рубрика Иностранные языки и языкознание
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Язык английский
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