vaktaal — meaning in English

English meaning

• cant noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
• jargon noun Specialized vocabulary used by people in a particular profession or field, often hard for outsiders to follow.

Senses

vaktaal is used for these senses in English:

• cant (countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
• jargon (uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.

cant — full definition

1. noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
2. noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
3. noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
4. verb To tilt or set something at an angle.

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