Two forms of slang are known as Backslang. In the United Kingdom pig Latin, used as a cant, is alternatively known as backslang.

Simply saying a word as if it is spelt backwards (for example "riah" for "hair", "ecaf" for "face", "eson" for "nose") is also known as backslang. Such constructions are used in the language variety polari, as well as in the Australian butchers' cant rechtub klat.

See also

• Verlan
• Lunfardo and Vesre