lingo
Lingo (noun) means the specialized vocabulary or way of speaking used by a particular group, trade, or region; jargon. Example: “It took her weeks to pick up the office lingo.”
How to use lingo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word for the special vocabulary or slang used by a group of people.
Informal — fine in conversation, but "terminology" or "jargon" reads better in formal writing.
Word forms
lingos plural, lingoes plural, Lingos plural
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It took her weeks to pick up the office _____.
Etymology
From Latin lingua, "tongue" or "language," with a casual -o ending tacked on.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lingo
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What does “lingo” mean?
The word “lingo” means the specialized vocabulary or way of speaking used by a particular group, trade, or region; jargon. In plain terms, a casual word for the special vocabulary or slang used by a group of people.
How do you pronounce “lingo”?
“Lingo” is pronounced LIHNG-goh (/ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “lingo” in a sentence?
Here is “lingo” used in a sentence: “It took her weeks to pick up the office lingo.”
What part of speech is “lingo”?
“Lingo” is a noun.
Where does the word “lingo” come from?
The word “lingo” comes from Latin. From Latin lingua, "tongue" or "language," with a casual -o ending tacked on.