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argot

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

/ˈɑrɡoʊ/

Translations

argotnoun

argots

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

/ˈɑrɡoʊ/

The thieves communicated in their own argot to avoid being understood by others.

Воры общались на своем арго, чтобы их не поняли другие.

Additional translations

Synonyms

argotadjective

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

/ˈɑrɡoʊ/

Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "argot words", functioning adjectivally.

argotnoun

A specialized vocabulary or set of idioms used by a particular group, often to maintain secrecy or exclusivity.

The thieves communicated in an argot that was incomprehensible to outsiders.

Informal language or jargon characteristic of a particular profession or social group.

Medical argot can be confusing to patients unfamiliar with technical terms.

argotadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a particular argot or jargon.

The novel is filled with argot expressions that give the dialogue authenticity.