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