Slang is very informal speech, but also very common speech. This type of speech is only reserved for a specific group of people. Dictionary.com gives more detail in their definition. Teens might say, "You need to give him props for trying that." Your grandmother probably will not use the word "props." This term is slang and is generally reserved for younger generations.

Please provide a second example of slang from Hurston's work. Make sure you give the example, include the entire sentence in quotes, and explain what Hurston actually means.