Argot Definition

ärgō
noun
A specialized vocabulary or set of idioms used by a particular group.
Thieves' argot.
American Heritage
The specialized vocabulary and idioms of those in the same work, way of life, etc., as the language used by computer hackers.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Argot

Noun

Singular:
argot
Plural:
argots

Origin of Argot

  • French from earlier argot underworld of beggars and thieves of unknown origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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