lingo

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of jargon or specialized language, often used in a particular profession or group.

  - "The medical field has its own lingo that can be confusing for outsiders."
  - "The IT department uses a lot of lingo that can be difficult for non-technical employees to understand."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈliŋ.ɡoʊ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of lingo that leads to same result
lingo , lingoes , lingos

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Etymology

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

From Italian 'lingua' meaning tongue, due to the use of specialized language to communicate within professions or groups.

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Trivia

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

1. Did you know that the term 'lingo' was first used in English in the 16th century?

2. The word 'lingo' is also used to refer to a specific dialect or language spoken in a particular region.

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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 type of specialized language used in a particular profession or group.

2. Dialect: A variation of a language spoken in a particular region or by a particular social 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.

Lingo has been used in various forms of literature and art to depict specific professions or subcultures. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the characters use a lot of lingo specific to their social class.

How to Memorize "lingo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people in a specific profession using hand signals or body language to communicate with each other using lingo.
   - Create a mental image of a complex machine or system and associate specific lingo terms with different parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lingo' with a specific profession or group.
   - Create associations between lingo terms and real-life objects or situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create acronyms or mnemonic devices to help remember complex lingo terms.
   - Use rhymes or songs to help remember lingo terms and their meanings.

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