backslang

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/ˈbækslæŋ/

noun

A form of slang composed of words whose spelling or sound is reversed.

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Meanings

nounbackslang (countable and uncountable, plural backslangs)

plural backslangs · alternative back slang · alternative back-slang

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesA form of slang composed of words whose spelling or sound is reversed.
    1. UKcountableuncountablehuman sciencesPig Latin.

Origin

From back + slang.

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Translations

French verlan
  • verlanTranslations
Japanese 倒語
  • 倒語 (tōgo)Translations
Polish backslang
  • backslangTranslations
Spanish vesre
  • vesreTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

backslang. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backslang

MLA

“backslang.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backslang. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “backslang,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backslang.

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