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jargon

/ˈdʒɑːɡən/

/ˈdʒɑrɡən/

Translations

jargonnoun

jargons

жаргон

The medical jargon used by doctors can be confusing to patients.

Медицинский жаргон, используемый врачами, может сбивать пациентов с толку.

Additional translations

специальная терминология

профессиональный язык

Synonyms

jargonverb

jargoned

Past Simple

jargoned

Past Participle

jargoning

Gerund

/ˈdʒɑːɡən/

/ˈdʒɑrɡən/

Rare/archaic usage meaning ‘to speak or write using jargon’

Synonyms

jargonadjective

Used attributively before nouns (e.g. "jargon term"), functioning like an adjective.

Synonyms

Definitions

jargonnoun

Specialized language used by a particular profession or group, often difficult for others to understand.

The medical report was filled with jargon that was hard for the patient to comprehend.

A form of language regarded as barbarous, debased, or hybrid.

The novel was criticized for its use of jargon that mixed several dialects.

Nonsensical or unintelligible talk or writing; gibberish.

After a few drinks, his explanation became pure jargon.

jargonverb

To speak or write in jargon; to use specialized or unintelligible language.

The technicians jargoned away, leaving the visitors confused.

jargonadjective

Relating to or consisting of jargon.

The manual is full of jargon terminology that baffles beginners.