lingo — the vocabulary or jargon of a particular subject, group, or class of people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the vocabulary or jargon of a particular subject, group, or class of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The lawyer's lingo was so complicated that even other lawyers needed a translator.
- She quickly picked up the startup lingo and soon was talking about 'pivoting' and 'scaling' like a pro.
- My teenager speaks internet lingo that sounds like a secret code to me.
lingo
NOUN[/ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/]
the vocabulary or jargon of a particular subject, group, or class of people
The tech startup team uses so much lingo that new hires feel completely lost.
The programmer explained the tech lingo to the beginner so she could understand the team's conversation. (Think: LINGO → LANGUAGE: A group has its own way of speaking. programmers → tech lingo, gamers → gaming lingo, musicians → music lingo)
The group used their own lingo, shouted “Bingo!” at the game, and spotted a dingo outside.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Portuguese 'língua' meaning 'language,' which comes from Latin 'lingua' meaning 'tongue' or 'language.' The word entered English in the mid-17th century through contact with Portuguese traders during the Age of Exploration.
Breakdown
lingo (from Portuguese língua, ultimately from Latin lingua meaning 'tongue/language')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lawyer's lingo was so complicated that even other lawyers needed a translator.”
“She quickly picked up the startup lingo and soon was talking about 'pivoting' and 'scaling' like a pro.”
“My teenager speaks internet lingo that sounds like a secret code to me.”
“Learning the military lingo was harder than the actual training.”
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