JARGONS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word jargons. (close relations)
jargon
Best Alternative Words for JARGONS
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| argot | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | ||||||||
| cant | verbv | |||||||
noun • stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition • a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) • insincere talk about religion or morals • two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees verb • heel over | ||||||||
| vernacular | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) • the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language) adjective satellite • being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language | ||||||||
| jargoon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon | ||||||||
| lingo | nounn | |||||||
noun • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | ||||||||
| patois | nounn | |||||||
noun • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) • a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard | ||||||||
| slang | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language | ||||||||
