argot — meaning in English
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English meaning
- argot noun A private vocabulary or established slang used specifically by thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
Senses
argot is used for these senses in English:
- argot A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
- argot The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers.
- cryptolect (linguistics) A secretive language form used by a subculture; an arcane cant. [from 1980s]
argot — full definition
- noun A private vocabulary or established slang used specifically by thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
- noun The special informal words used by people who share the same job or skill, such as doctors or computer experts.
- noun A distinctive and noticeable way of talking.
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