argot meaning

Definition of argot

1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
   • they don't speak our lingo

   Synonyms: slang, cant, jargon, lingo, patois, vernacular

   Type of: non-standard speech

   Kinds: street name, rhyming slang

argot in a sentence

• An argot strengthens the identity of a social group.

How to pronounce argot

argot is pronounced /ˈɑrɡət/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with argot

• target