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lingo

1

[ ling-goh ]

noun

plural lingoes.
  1. the language and speech, especially the jargon, slang, or argot, of a particular field, group, or individual:

    gamblers' lingo.

  2. language or speech, especially if strange or foreign.


lingo

2

[ ling-goh ]

noun

plural lingoes.

lingo

/ ˈ±ôɪŋɡəʊ /

noun

  1. informal.
    any foreign or unfamiliar language, jargon, etc
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lingo1

1650–60; apparently alteration of lingua (franca); compare Polari lingo “l²¹²Ô²µ³Ü²¹²µ±ðâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lingo1

C17: perhaps from lingua franca ; compare Portuguese lingoa tongue
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His patented lingo, cadences, body language and personal style revolutionized and rebuilt the foundation of modern California rap.

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The long wait and uncertainty as to when Putricia will bloom - has spawned jokes and even a unique lingo in the livestream's chat, with thousands commenting "WWTF", or "We Watch the Flower".

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Fruitcake aficionados will tell you that the best fruit cakes are matured – or "seasoned" in fruitcake lingo – for at least three months before they are cut.

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Robbie Williams is thoroughly enjoying his wander into the world of film, even if he is still learning the correct lingo.

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I thought he was Czech because he has that kind of surfer lingo, which I couldn’t really grasp.

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