argot

Meanings

• noun

  A specialized language or jargon used by a particular profession or group.

  - "The world of finance has its own argot, with terms like 'margin call' and 'short selling'."
  - "The argot of the tech industry can be difficult for outsiders to understand."

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Synonyms

cant , jargon , slang , jargon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with argot
art , heart , cart , part , start , mart , tar , star , mar

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. argon (English) : A noble, colorless, odorless, inert monatomic gas.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of argot that leads to same result
argot , argots

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the Greek word 'argos' meaning clear or silent, argot developed as a means for secret communication among various groups.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that argot was used extensively in the novel 'Through the Looking Glass' by Lewis Carroll?

2. Argot is also known as 'patois' or 'dialect'.

3. The term 'argot' has been used in various fields, from linguistics to computer science.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Jargon: A specialized vocabulary or language used by a particular profession or group.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Argot has been used throughout history in various cultures and professions, from the thieves' cant of the 18th century to the hip hop slang of today.

How to Memorize "argot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a secret language used by a group of people, with unique symbols and codes.
   - Visualize yourself learning this language and using it to communicate with others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'argot' with 'secret language' or 'professional jargon'.
   - Think of specific groups or professions that use argot and visualize their communication.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic to remember the definition: 'Argot is a secret language used by a group.'
   - Use the acronym 'SPEAK' to remember the definition: 'Specialized Profession or Group's Esoteric Argots and Knowledge'.

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