ARGOT

slang, cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular

(noun) a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); “they don’t speak our lingo”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

Argot (plural Argots)

An inhabitant or resident of Argos.

Anagrams

• Groat, gator, gotra, groat

Etymology

Noun

argot (plural argots)

A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.

The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers; a jargon.

Synonyms

• (secret language): cant, jargon, slang

• (specialized vocabulary): jargon

Anagrams

• Groat, gator, gotra, groat

Source: Wiktionary


Ar`got", n. Etym: [F. Of unknown origin.]

Definition: A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps, and vagabonds; flash.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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