"street talk" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From street + talk. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|street|talk}} street + talk Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} street talk (uncountable)
  1. (dated, derogatory) Speech seen as vulgar and improper, especially that associated with uneducated and low-class people; slang. Tags: dated, derogatory, uncountable Related terms: street cred, street smarts
    Sense id: en-street_talk-en-noun-YlPwi0qd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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