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/
Korean meaning: 특정 집단이나 분야의 전문용어, 은어
Korean pronunciation: **링**고
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
Medical professionals discuss patient care using specialized medical lingo
This gringo can't grasp the lingo, but shouts with joy at 'BINGO!'
🎤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.
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📝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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