This answer set for “Jargon” was built by checking what’s worked in other puzzles with similar clues, so each entry comes with some precedent you can use to solve more confidently.
Suggested Answers:
- ARGOT
- CANT
- LINGO
- PARLANCE
- SLANG
- HOCUSPOCUS
- PATOIS
- MUMBOJUMBO
- IDIOM
- TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms and Definitions
ARGOT
- Synonyms: cant, lingo, patois, slang, vernacular
- Definition: a specific language or jargon used by a certain group, such as thieves
CANT
- Synonyms: argot, bank, bevel, buzzword, camber, cant over, chamfer, pious platitude, pitch, slant, tilt
- Definition: Common expressions that have lost their meaning due to constant repetition
LINGO
- Definition: a specific type of language unique to a certain group, such as thieves
PARLANCE
- Synonyms: idiom
- Definition: a way of talking that is inherent to individuals who are native speakers of a language
SLANG
- Synonyms: befool, cod, dupe, fool, gull, put on, put one across, put one over, slang expression, slang term, take in
- Definition: Casual language made up of words and phrases that are typically seen as unsuitable for formal events, often containing harsh or crude content.
PATOIS
- Definition: a distinct language used by a specific group (such as among criminals)
IDIOM
- Synonyms: accent, artistic style, dialect, idiomatic expression, parlance, phrasal idiom, phrase, set phrase
- Definition: a style of communication that comes naturally to those who are native speakers of a language
TERMINOLOGY
- Synonyms: language, nomenclature
- Definition: a set of terms utilized to identify items within a specific field of study