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- [ahr-goh, -guh t]
- /ˈɑr goʊ, -gət/
- /ˈɑː.ɡəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-goh, -guh t]
- /ˈɑr goʊ, -gət/
Definitions of argot word
- variable noun argot An argot is a special language used by a particular group of people, which other people find difficult to understand. 3
- noun argot slang or jargon peculiar to a particular group, esp (formerly) a group of thieves 3
- noun argot the specialized vocabulary and idioms of those in the same work, way of life, etc., as the language used by computer hackers 3
- noun argot a specialized idiomatic vocabulary peculiar to a particular class or group of people, especially that of an underworld group, devised for private communication and identification: a Restoration play rich in thieves' argot. 1
- noun argot the special vocabulary and idiom of a particular profession or social group: sociologists' argot. 1
- noun argot The jargon or slang of a particular group or class. 1
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Origin of argot
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French, noun derivative of argoter to quarrel, derivative Latin ergō ergo with v. suffix -oter
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Parts of speech for Argot
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
argot popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
argot usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for argot
noun argot
- patois — a regional form of a language, especially of French, differing from the standard, literary form of the language.
- parlance — a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; idiom: legal parlance.
- vernacular — (of language) native or indigenous (opposed to literary or learned).
- lingo — the language and speech, especially the jargon, slang, or argot, of a particular field, group, or individual: gamblers' lingo.
- dialect — A dialect is a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area.
adjective argot
- slanderous — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.
Antonyms for argot
noun argot
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
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