lingo

noun
UK: /ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/
US: /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

  1. Words or expressions used by a particular group and difficult for others to understand.

    1. I couldn't understand their lingo about computers at all.
    2. The professor used technical lingo that confused the students during the lecture.

  2. A specific vocabulary or terminology.

    1. He is familiar with the local lingo.
    2. Understanding the legal lingo is essential when reading contracts carefully.

Synonyms

jargon terminology slang argot cant patois

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lingo" in English means: Words or expressions used by a particular group and difficult for others to understand., A specific vocabulary or terminology..

The phonetic transcription of "lingo" is /ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ in British English and /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lingo": jargon, terminology, slang, argot, cant, patois.

Example usage of "lingo": "I couldn't understand their lingo about computers at all.". More examples on the page.