argot
nounUK /ˈɑːɡəʊ/
US /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/
Special words that a small group of people use so others cannot understand them.
The thieves spoke in their own argot so the police would not understand.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The vocabulary used by a particular profession or trade.
Doctors have their own argot that patients often find confusing.
3. A secret language used by a group to hide meaning from outsiders.
The children invented an argot to plan surprises for their parents.
4. A style of informal speech shared by a community.
The jazz musicians' argot spread into everyday conversation.