argot

The definition of argot is a special or secret language or jargon used by two or more people.

(noun)

An example of argot is pig latin.

See argot in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the specialized vocabulary and idioms of those in the same work, way of life, etc., as the language used by computer hackers

Origin: Fr, orig. (in thieves' jargon), the company of beggars (argoter, to beg, prob. < ergot, claw, spur, hence orig., “get one's claws into”)

See argot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A specialized vocabulary or set of idioms used by a particular group: thieves' argot. See Synonyms at dialect.

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Origin: French

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