lingo

noun

ˈliŋ-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce lingo (audio)
Definition of lingonext
1
as in vocabulary
the stock of words, pronunciation, and grammar used by a people as their basic means of communication medical missionaries struggling to learn the lingo of the African tribe that they were treating

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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field the shorthand medical lingo that the hospital staffers use with one another

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Recent Examples of lingo The product, Women’s Sports Audience Intelligence and Monetization System, is designed to use fan insights to offer first-party audience segments—marketing lingo for direct access to groups of users with similar characteristics. — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Unfortunately, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, doesn't immediately pick up on the lingo. — Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Fast responses and avoiding industry lingo help to build trust with clients. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 In finance lingo, Fortescue has a price-to-earnings ratio similar to, if slightly below, those of its mining peers. — Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lingo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingo
  1. vocabulary
  2. terminology
  3. language
  4. dialect
  5. tongue
  6. slang
  7. idiom
Noun
  • Ann was ultimately presented with hundreds of sentences, all based on a limited vocabulary of 1,024 words.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Mastering language—with its nuanced vocabulary and conceptual frameworks—amplifies your ability to inspire teams and drive innovation.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of vocabulary
Noun
  • Actors had to wear about 50 pounds of tactical gear during shoots, carry each other for two miles on stretchers and master radio etiquette, weapons handling, and military terminology.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Through their own initiatives, these activists have secured equal pay for Paralympic athletes and changed discriminatory terminology in Major League Baseball.
    — Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of terminology
Noun
  • This shift highlights how language, once a neutral tool for communication, has increasingly become a battleground for ideological expression.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
  • As a result of the talks, Sainz will not be reported to the stewards, meaning there will be no action taken against him over his language as there was against both Verstappen and Leclerc.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of language
Noun
  • To prepare, Reid worked with a dialect coach and learned the specific physicality associated with Natalia's condition.
    — Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The interview was conducted in a mixture of English and Low German, a dialect widely spoken within the Christian Mennonite community.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of dialect
Noun
  • Like everyone else, the dog starts out in black and white, only for his slurping tongue to gain some Technicolor.
    — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • But more often than not, the sharp tongue and the sly eye roll serve a deeper purpose: survival.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of tongue
Noun
  • Gopnik is a derogatory Russian slang word that roughly translates to thug.
    — Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Altman added, referring to a gay slang term for men who are young, boyish and slim.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of slang
Noun
  • Knowing the correct four-word idioms is a sign of education.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
  • While often used sarcastically to mock true believers, the idiom reflects Italy’s enduring ambiguity toward Fascism, even 80 years after its fall.
    — Mattia Ferraresi, airmail.news, 1 Feb. 2025
Definition of idiom

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