cryptolect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A secretive language form used by a subculture; an arcane cant.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪptə(ʊ)lɛkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cryptolect.wav krĭpʹtəlĕkt' /ˈkɹɪptəˌlɛkt/

Word forms

cryptolect cryptolects

Etymology

From crypto- (prefix ‘hidden; secret’) + -lect (suffix denoting a language variety).

Related words

language slang :Category:Cant by language

Derived words

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