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feeleasy said:
If you meant russian slang
I think it's almost impossible to explain it
it's so various and numerous... =)))
Privet,
What is that famous line from the New Year's movie (guy gets drunk with friends in Moscow, then wakes up in identical apartment in Leningrad)? The fiance utters it about the Polish actresses fish dish, then he takes a shower with his clothes on. Something to do with how awful it is?
Spaciba
Thanks 🙏 .. ✌️ ❤️ 🤘🏻
I don't think the anti-slang argument really holds any water. There are plenty of words we use today that seem perfectly legitimate, but originated as slang. The only difference is that relatively unlimited access to mass communication technology has made it possible for slang to spread quicker, and thus for grammaticalization to begin earlier.
aj said:
We have an official word for rape. I don't condone the act of rape.
I don't think the anti-slang argument really holds any water. There are plenty of words we use today that seem perfectly legitimate, but originated as slang. The only difference is that relatively unlimited access to mass communication technology has made it possible for slang to spread quicker, and thus for grammaticalization to begin earlier.
Excellent points. Thanks for the reminder of why I should ignore the elitist sitting on my shoulder.