Meaning & use
argot
A specialized vocabulary or set of phrases used by a particular group, often to distinguish insiders from outsiders.
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Sailors developed their own argot, full of terms landlubbers rarely understood.
Understanding the argot of computer programmers takes months for a complete beginner.
A note on using this word
Often implies secrecy or exclusivity, historically associated with criminal or subcultural groups more than ordinary jargon.
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