lingo

/ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ /ˈliŋ.ɡoʊ/

Meanings

noun

Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.

Examples :

"My little brother uses a lot of slang and computer lingo when talking to his friends. "

Related Words

region noun

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/

Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

"the equatorial regions"

jargon noun

/ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ /ˈdʒɑɹ.ɡən/

A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.

"My dad, a computer engineer, uses a lot of jargon at work, and I often have to ask him to explain what he means. "

dialect noun

/ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/

A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon.

"In the rural South of the United States, many people speak a dialect of English with its own unique vocabulary and pronunciation. "

computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

talking noun

/tɑkɪŋ/ /tɔːkɪŋ/ /tɔkɪŋ/

The action of the verb talk.

"The talking was loud during the school assembly. "

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

peculiar noun

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljɚ]

That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

"The right to assign parking spaces near the entrance is the manager's peculiar within the company. "

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "