Slang – Squad.

Meaning – A group of friends.

The word squad has a variety of interesting uses, both in formal contexts and slang. In a formal context, squad is often used to refer to a small group of individuals who work together on a specific task or mission. For example, a police squad might refer to a group of officers who work together to solve a particular case. Similarly, a military squad might refer to a group of soldiers who work together to complete a specific mission.

In slang, squad has taken on a slightly different meaning. It is often used to refer to a tight-knit group of friends who hang out together and have each other’s backs. For example, someone might say “I’m heading out with my squad tonight” to refer to a group of close friends they are going out with.

This term has also been popularized in recent years by various social media platforms, particularly Instagram, where users often refer to their group of friends as their squad. This usage of the term has even spawned various hashtags, such as #squadgoals, which is often used to refer to a group of friends who are seen as particularly cool or admirable.

This is modern English slang that is usually used by young people.

A similar modern English expression for your group of friends is fam.

Example:

  • “Last night was awesome. We went to the beach and had an amazing barbecue. The best part was watching the sunset with my squad!”

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What is Slang?

Slang is informal language that is not considered standard or formal, and is typically used by specific groups of people or in specific contexts. It often includes words, phrases, and expressions that are not widely used in the mainstream, and can vary depending on region, social group, and age group. Slang is often used to express humour, sarcasm, or solidarity, but can also be controversial or offensive.

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