English Explanatory Dictionary

lingo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.
  2. An Aboriginal language.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ̯/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ̯/ en-us-lingo.ogg

Word forms

lingo lingos lingoes

Etymology

From Latin lingua (“language”) + -o (diminutive suffix).

Derived words

cyberlingo diner lingo diplolingo DoggoLingo kanto lingo
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