English Explanatory Dictionary

argot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
  2. The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers.
  3. A strongly marked style of speaking.
noun
  1. An inhabitant or resident of Argos.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/ /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈɑɹɡət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-argot.wav

Word forms

argot argots

Etymology

Borrowed from French argot, of unknown origin.

Synonyms

cant jargon slang

Derived words

argotic
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