noun
- the special vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, profession, or activity
- a foreign language, especially one that is unfamiliar or difficult to understand
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- I don’t understand all the computer lingo my son uses.
- The medical lingo was confusing to the patient.
- She’s trying to learn the lingo of the fashion industry.
- The tourists struggled with the local lingo.
- Business lingo can be intimidating for new employees.
- He picked up the military lingo quickly during training.