noun
argot
Argot (noun) means a secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
noun
1
A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
2
The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers.
3
A strongly marked style of speaking.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French argot, of unknown origin.
Rhymes for argot
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What is the meaning of argot?
"argot" (noun) means a secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
What are the different meanings of argot?
"argot" has 3 main meanings: 1. A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds; 2. The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers; 3. A strongly marked style of speaking.