Easy and comprehensive lookup of word definitions (including slang)

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
May 13, 2016
Size
2.83MiB
Developer
Category
Users
279
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Https://ajax.googleapis.com/
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SlangLang Extension

SlangLang is a light-weight Chrome extension that allows easy lookups for the definitions of words (proper English and slang) right in your browser. Supports all sites including Twitter and Facebook. It utilizes Urban Dictionary API for slang lookup and Montanaflynn Dictionary for proper English lookup.

How to use:

Use your cursor to highlight the word you wish to lookup. A tooltip containing the definition of the word will pop up right beside it.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "SlangLang", "description": "Easy and comprehensive lookup of word definitions (including slang)", "version": "1.1", "background": { "scripts": ["javascripts/background.js", "bower_components/jquery/dist/jquery.min.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/dictionary-icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "https://ajax.googleapis.com/" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "js": ["bower_components/jquery/dist/jquery.min.js", "bower_components/jquery-ui/jquery-ui.min.js", "javascripts/contentscript.js"], "css": ["styles/tooltip.css"], "all_frames": false } ]}
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