What does LINGO mean?

Lingo Part of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• a foreign language or local dialect
• the jargon or specialized language of a particular group or profession

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/
• UK: /ˈlɪŋɡəʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word "lingo" originated in the early 17th century from the Spanish word "lingua" meaning tongue or language. It is commonly used to refer to a foreign language or local dialect. It can also refer to the specialized language or jargon used by a particular group or profession, such as medical lingo or computer lingo.

Synonyms

• jargon
• slang
• argot
• vernacular

Related Words

• argot
• jargon
• slang
• lingy
• linga

Example Sentences

• She struggled to understand the local lingo when she first moved to the country.
• The medical lingo used by doctors can be difficult for patients to understand.
• He was impressed by her fluency in the computer lingo used by programmers.