slang ....

[Ju]

• hey
• gosh
• gee

1) Are the above expression slang which are not impolite?

2) Is damn an abusive/dirty language?

3) What are the differences between :

• abusive/dirty language
• abusive/dirty words

Tks / ju

[SoothingDave]

"Hey" is slang. It can be impolite if used to address someone you do not know. On the other hand, it can be a form of "Hello" among friends.

Gosh and gee are euphemisms to avoid saying "God" or "Jesus." They are generally not considered impolite, but they are slangish.

"Damn" is a mild "swear" word. I wouldn't want my small child saying it, but it is heard on broadcast TV.

Dirty language and dirty words are basically the same thing.