jargon

jar·gon (jär′gən)

noun

incoherent speech; gibberish
a language or dialect unknown to one so that it seems incomprehensible or outlandish
a mixed or hybrid language or dialect; esp., pidgin
the specialized vocabulary and idioms of those in the same work, profession, etc., as of sportswriters or social workers: a somewhat derogatory term, often implying unintelligibility
speech or writing full of long, unfamiliar, or roundabout words or phrases

Etymology: ME < MFr, a chattering (of birds): ult. of echoic orig.

intransitive verb

jar′·gon·is′·tic adjective

jar·gon (jär′gän′)

noun

a colorless or smoky variety of zircon

Etymology: Fr < It giargone < Ar zarqūn: see zircon

Converse of subject

confuse: Often people do not make a will because they are confused by the lengthy legal jargon.

Converse of object

demystify: We will explain the major provisions of the legislation and attempt to demystify accompanying jargon often used by privacy professionals.
spout: At least, very few places which don't hit you about the head and spout religious jargon.
decipher: Click on the links below to decipher the jargon you are likely to come across when you take out a mortgage and move home.
avoid: Avoid legal jargon or reading out a ' pleading ' .
translate: A-Z guide to legal words - £ 3.30 This is a guide to help members of the public translate legal jargon into plain English.
explain: Further research Domain name handbook with a glossary of common terms will explain any domain name jargon or technical terms.

Adjective modifier

incomprehensible: First spend 20 minutes talking loudly to him in incomprehensible jargon.
meaningless: From empty cliché to meaningless jargon, the English language is under attack from all sides.
impenetrable: Free of charge There's nothing quite like technology with its impenetrable jargon for frightening off your average human being.
confusing: A tutor will teach you how to use the internet without confusing jargon or technical details.
pretentious: On top of this, he is a good storyteller and a clear writer who avoids the pitfalls of pretentious art-world jargon.
technical: Don't be fooled by the callers ' smooth manners, technical jargon or special offers.

Modifies a noun

buster: To use the jargon buster click on a relevant button above to list entries by the first letter.
word: Scrolling is a jargon word - a list of common jargon is found in the Glossary to this site.

Noun used with modifier

computer: In computer jargon D is called the least significant byte.
marketing: We also believe in not using marketing jargon or spiel.
Internet: Here's my ( not too serious ) guide to internet jargon.
notice: Press notice jargon buster Biographical Details David Ross is co-founder of The Carphone Warehouse.
press: Press notice jargon buster Biographical Details David Ross is co-founder of The Carphone Warehouse.

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