backslang

noun — 2 senses

backslang

noun

/ˈbækslæŋ/

Etymology From back + slang.

1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A form of slang composed of words whose spelling or sound is reversed.

2

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences UK Pig Latin.

Related terms
Lunfardo, Polari, verlan, vesre

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