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lingo

UK/ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ̯/ US/ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ̯/ uncommon informal

noun

1.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

  • “they don”
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Origin

Scottish surname, probably altered from Lingoch, a parish of Carnbee. The placename could be from the noun ling (“heather”). More at Lingo.

Phrases

  • diner lingo
  • kanto lingo

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