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jargon — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • babble verb To talk quickly and continuously in a way that is unclear, meaningless, or hard to follow.
  • jargon noun Specialized vocabulary used by people in a particular profession or field, often hard for outsiders to follow.
  • language noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
  • lingo noun The specialized vocabulary or way of speaking used by a particular group, trade, or region; jargon.
  • piffle verb To act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner.
  • slang noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
  • speak verb To say words out loud; to talk.

Senses

jargon is used for these senses in English:

  • babble Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur.
  • jargon (uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.
  • jargon (uncountable) Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.
  • language (uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
  • piffle Nonsense, foolish talk.
  • slang Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
  • speak (uncountable) Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.

babble — full definition

  1. verb To talk quickly and continuously in a way that is unclear, meaningless, or hard to follow.
  2. verb To let slip a secret by talking carelessly.
  3. noun Rapid, unclear, or meaningless talk.

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