What does ARGOT mean?

Argot Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A specialized language or vocabulary used by a particular group of people, especially for covert communication.
• The jargon or slang of a particular group or class.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɑrɡoʊ/
• UK: /ˈɑːɡəʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word "argot" originated in French in the 17th century and was used to refer to the secret language of thieves and criminals. It was later adopted into English in the 18th century. The term is now used to describe the specialized language or slang used by any particular group, such as musicians, computer programmers, or sports fans.

Synonyms

• Jargon
• Slang
• Vernacular
• Lingo

Related Words

• Gibes
• Idiom
• Lingo
• Slang
• Terms

Example Sentences

• She couldn understand the argot used by the group of computer programmers.
• The slang and argot of the music industry can be difficult for outsiders to understand.
• The thieves used their own argot to communicate with each other so that outsiders couldn understand them.