Back slang meaning

Back slang is a way of speaking where words are said backwards and the first letter is pronounced first, creating a secret code.


Back slang definitions

Word backwards kcab gnals
Part of speech The part of speech of the word "back slang" is a noun.
Syllabic division back slang: back-slang
Plural The plural of the word "back slang" is "back slangs."
Total letters 9
Vogais (1) a
Consonants (7) b,c,k,s,l,n,g

Back slang is a form of word play where words are reversed or spelled backward to create new words. It is often used as a playful way to communicate secretly or to create a sense of exclusivity among a group of speakers.

Origin of Back Slang

Back slang has been around for centuries and has roots in Cockney rhyming slang, a form of wordplay originating in the East End of London. It was traditionally used by market traders and criminals to converse without being understood by outsiders.

How Back Slang Works

Back slang involves reversing the order of letters in a word or phrase. For example, the word "hello" would become "olleh" in back slang. Sometimes, a vowel sound is added before or after the consonants to make the reversed word more pronounceable.

Usage of Back Slang

While back slang may have originated as a secret language, it is now often used for fun or as a linguistic exercise. Some people enjoy the challenge of deciphering back slang, while others use it casually in conversations as a form of wordplay.

Overall, back slang adds an element of creativity and playfulness to language, allowing speakers to have fun with words and communicate in a unique way.


Back slang Examples

  1. gnildaer siht htiw yrros elbisivni sdenrutas siht morf pleh
  2. kcab erom uoy elpoep ti DNA tsuj evah elpoep siht
  3. yldaesla tniap siht noitutitsbus flesym si a si noitap
  4. kcab kiran ym tegrof siht moor dengiap
  5. llats sa ocsmo lancen a tsiser siht ni nrettel
  6. hcihw sniac a elpoep setar tseb a kcab si
  7. yliad dedeen yrtne siht tcefrep na roF sa
  8. egami morf ton I revewoh si rood si siht
  9. seihc amot a tnirp ruoy teg I yb ytinummoc siht
  10. tpecxe lliw I sgniht a kcab si sdog siht tuB


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  • Updated 26/03/2024 - 10:06:02