parlance — a particular way of speaking or using words, especially as used by a particular group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular way of speaking or using words, especially as used by a particular group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrləns/
Example Sentences
- In teenage parlance, 'salty' doesn't refer to food but to being upset.
- In gaming parlance, he's what we call a 'noob'.
- The chef's recipe was full of culinary parlance that confused the amateur cook.
parlance
NOUN[/ˈpɑːrləns/]
a particular way of speaking or using words, especially as used by a particular group
Each group's unique way of speaking
Every parlance has its dance, shared with just a glance
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'parlance', derived from 'parler' meaning 'to speak'. The word ultimately comes from Late Latin 'parabola' meaning 'speech' or 'discourse'.
Breakdown
parl- (speak, from Old French parler) + -ance (noun suffix indicating a state or quality) = parlance
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📝Examples
“In teenage parlance, 'salty' doesn't refer to food but to being upset.”
“In gaming parlance, he's what we call a 'noob'.”
“The chef's recipe was full of culinary parlance that confused the amateur cook.”
“The politician tried to explain the policy without using political parlance.”
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