Lingo (Noun)
Meaning
A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The sailors had their own lingo that was difficult for outsiders to understand.
- The thieves used a secret lingo to communicate with each other without arousing suspicion.
- The surfer dudes had a unique lingo that was full of slang and colloquialisms.
- The IT department had its own technical lingo that was confusing to non-experts.
- The jazz musicians used a special lingo to describe the nuances of improvisation.