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argotthe jargon or slang of a particular group or class

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the jargon or slang of a particular group or class

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑrɡoʊ/

Korean meaning: 특정 집단이나 계층의 은어, 속어

Korean pronunciation: **아**고

Example Sentences

  • The rapper's lyrics were full of street argot that confused his grandmother.
  • Medical students quickly learn the argot of their profession.
  • The spy couldn't crack the criminal organization's argot.

argot

NOUN

//ˈɑrɡoʊ//

the jargon or slang of a particular group or class

argot concept
💡 Concept

Skateboarders use their specialized argot while a newcomer looks confused

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argot rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Hidden argot travels with cargo, disrupted by embargo!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɑrɡoʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

🌳Etymology

Rootargot

Origin

From French 'argot', originally meaning 'thieves' slang'. The term first appeared in 16th century France to describe the secret language used by beggars and criminals.

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🎵Rhyme

cargoembargofargo
cargo
embargo
fargo

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The rapper's lyrics were full of street argot that confused his grandmother.

Medical students quickly learn the argot of their profession.

The spy couldn't crack the criminal organization's argot.

😄 Fun example

Teenagers love creating their own argot to exclude adults from their conversations.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

jargonslangcantlingovernacular

Antonyms

standard languageformal speech

Related

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