Informal speech Crossword Clue

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Informal speech Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. fool or hoax
2. abuse with coarse language
(noun)
1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
2. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INFORMAL (adjective)
1. having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
2. not officially recognized or controlled
SPEECH (noun)
1. (language) communication by word of mouth
2. the mental faculty or power of vocal communication

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26. ___-punk music

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29. Aurora's counterpart

31. Bad actor

33. Traps the king

36. Sassy Wanda

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42. 2,700-mile river of Southeast Asia

44. Burleson of “CBS Mornings”

45. Ta-ta!

47. Cause to look younger via digital effects

49. Receipt line

50. Theater chain letters

52. Outlaw seekers

54. Bronx-born rep.

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60. Wintry mix result

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66. Sport with lunges

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Down

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4. Common soccer tie

5. Slant

6. Ready for winter, as an attic

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8. Like Baghdadis

9. Job security of a sort

10. Turn to pulp

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22. Those things, in Spain

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31. That fellow's

32. Quelled pangs of hunger

34. ___ out a living

35. Countertop material

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38. H, in Athens

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51. Like the worst felonies

53. Place for a record or arm

54. Lessen

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56. Sometimes is

58. Shimmering gems

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65. Riches’ preceder

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