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What are the most common types of slang?
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The most common types of slang include acronyms, abbreviations, and colloquialisms. Acronyms are words formed from the initial letters or syllables of other words, such as LOL (laugh out loud), ASAP (as soon as possible) and IMHO (in my humble opinion). Abbreviations are shortened forms of longer words, such as "i.e." for "id est" and "e.g." for "exempli gratia". Colloquialisms are expressions that are used in everyday conversation but not necessarily considered standard English, such as "ain't" instead of "isn't", "sick" to mean "unwell", and "wicked" to mean "awesome".