argot Meaning and Definition
1. n. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
An argot (English pronunciation: /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/; from French argot [aʁˈɡo] 'slang') is a secret language used by various groups—e.g., schoolmates, outlaws, colleagues, among many others—to prevent outsiders from understanding their conversations.
Synonyms argot colloquialism dialect diction idiom language lingo patois patter phraseology slang vernacular vocabulary
Antonyms formal language
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