lingo
noun
lin·go
ˈliŋ-(ˌ)gō 
plural lingos or lingoes
: strange or incomprehensible language or speech: such as
a
: a foreign language
It can be hard to travel in a foreign country if you don't speak the lingo.
b
: the special vocabulary of a particular field of interest
The book has a lot of computer lingo.
c
: language characteristic of an individual
He has his own lingo … and at the top of each shift, he delivers a monologue that sets the table for his show.—
Tim Sullivan
Tim Sullivan
Examples of lingo in a Sentence
It can be hard to travel in a foreign country if you don't speak the lingo.
The book has a lot of computer lingo that I don't understand.
Recent Examples on the Web
Aided by their input and news tips, TSR now delivers content across a bevy of social media platforms and digital products, including a website, newsletter and video programming — all while maintaining a distinct voice coded in Black lingo and barbed wit.
—Janay Kingsberry, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
But technical lingo often appeals only to a few who speak that language.
—Gina Fong
esther Choy, Harvard Business Review, 21 May 2024
For day trips and beach outings, look for a straw tote bag with fun details like colourful stripes, beach lingo, or customizable monograms.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 8 July 2024
Along with the hilariously nostalgic lingo, Brink! earns its place in the pantheon of great DCOMs for mixing adrenaline, drama, and one-time Disney golden boy Erik von Detten.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 1 July 2024
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Janay Kingsberry, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
But technical lingo often appeals only to a few who speak that language.
—Gina Fong
esther Choy, Harvard Business Review, 21 May 2024
For day trips and beach outings, look for a straw tote bag with fun details like colourful stripes, beach lingo, or customizable monograms.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 8 July 2024
Along with the hilariously nostalgic lingo, Brink! earns its place in the pantheon of great DCOMs for mixing adrenaline, drama, and one-time Disney golden boy Erik von Detten.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 1 July 2024
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“Lingo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lingo. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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