lingo

Definition

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

Etymology

From Latin lingua (“language”) + -o (diminutive suffix).

Example Sentences

• "[...] I have Thoughts to tarry a ſmall Matter in Town, to learn ſomewhat of your Lingo firſt, before I croſs the Seas."
• ""You see, ma'am, I can't divest myself of my professional lingo," observed Mr. Banks."
• "Nobody could make out plain what she said, for she was mainly jabbering Swede lingo, but there was English enough, of a kind, to give us some idee."