Slang is very informal language used mainly in spoken form within particular groups of people. It often consists of words or phrases that have meanings different from their literal interpretations or are shortened forms of existing words. Slang evolves quickly and usually reflects the culture and social environment of the group using it. It is often used to establish group identity and can be offensive or inappropriate in formal contexts. Examples include words like "lit" meaning exciting or "ghosting" meaning suddenly cutting off communication.
