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argot
What does argot mean?
argot (noun): a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves).
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use argot in a sentence?
- An argot strengthens the identity of a social group. (Tatoeba sentence #12800931 by AlanF_US, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce argot?
/ˈɑɹɡət/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does argot come from?
Borrowed from French argot, of unknown origin.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of argot?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “argot” mean?
the act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment
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improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person
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a deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made
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a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
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