Argot

ENZH

What Does Argot Mean?

  • 行话
  • 行语
  • 秘密语言

Argot Pronunciation

/ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

Argot Definition

noun

Definition

A specialized language used by a particular group, often to exclude outsiders.

In ZH

特定群体使用的专业语言,常常用来排除外人。

How to Use Argot in a Sentence

  • The thieves communicated in argot to avoid detection.
  • Linguists study the argot of various social groups.
  • Young people often use digital argot when texting.
  • The argot of the profession can be hard for outsiders to understand.
  • She learned the argot of the local musicians to fit in.