We say all these things quite seriously of our Sally, in spite of her incorrigible slanginess and vulgarity.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
"Oh no; he's quite swell," said Mrs. Bowen, depriving the adjective of slanginess by the refinement of her tone.
"Indian Summer"
William D. Howells
Her former slanginess, and other amenities and ideas begotten of Siege House, were to her now quite of the past, so effective had been recent influences to refine and soften her.
"The Red Derelict"
Bertram Mitford