calão — meaning in English

English meaning

• argot noun A private vocabulary or established slang used specifically by thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
• slang noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.

Senses

calão is used for these senses in English:

• Caló a mixed language or dialect spoken by the Spanish and Portuguese Romani.
• argot A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
• carrying pole A yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load.
• slang Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

argot — full definition

1. noun A private vocabulary or established slang used specifically by thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
2. noun The special informal words used by people who share the same job or skill, such as doctors or computer experts.
3. noun A distinctive and noticeable way of talking.

slang — full definition

1. noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
2. noun The specialized vocabulary of a particular group or profession.

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