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Slang is an area of lexis in a permanent state of flux consisting of vivid and colorful words and phrases that characterize various social and professional groups, especially when these terms are used for in-group communication. Slang provides and reinforces social identity, but it is also used in society at large to achieve an air of informality and relaxation. Because of its nature and the multiplicity of its aims, slang is a meeting point for people working in different fields-lexicologists, sociolinguists, psychologists, and even for the lay public. However, the study of slang, especially its lexicographic registration, is often overlooked or disregarded, due in great part to its ephemerality and the informal, humorous, and taboo character of many of its expressions, which lead to the belief that it is a deviation from the standard language. The fact that slang is often reported as the deviant vocabulary of marginal groups or subcultures also explains the lack of interest in attempting a serious study of this subject. Of all social groups, the young are the most prone to the use and renovation of slang and unconventional language. They exhibit great social dynamism and ar