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Meaning of argot in English
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/ˈɑrɡət/
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Noun
argot
Etymology
mid 19th century (originally denoting the jargon or slang of criminals): from French, of unknown origin
Definitions
1.
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Examples
« they don't speak our lingo »