jargon — special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for others to understand
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for others to understand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
Korean meaning: 특정 직업이나 집단에서 사용하는 전문용어나 은어
Korean pronunciation: **자**곤
Example Sentences
- The IT guy's explanation was full of jargon - I felt like he was speaking alien language!
- Please explain the software features without using technical jargon.
- The doctor's medical jargon made my headache worse than my actual symptoms.
jargon
NOUN//ˈdʒɑːrɡən//
special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for others to understand
Doctors use medical jargon while confused family members struggle to understand
In Oregon, scientists explain argon with complex jargon!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'jargon,' possibly derived from Old French meaning 'chatter' or 'gibberish.' The word may have origins in Germanic languages, though its exact etymology is uncertain and debated among linguists.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The IT guy's explanation was full of jargon - I felt like he was speaking alien language!”
“Please explain the software features without using technical jargon.”
“The doctor's medical jargon made my headache worse than my actual symptoms.”
“Corporate jargon like 'synergy' and 'paradigm shift' makes meetings unnecessarily complicated.”
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