jargon
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Special words or phrases used by people in a particular profession or group that outsiders often find hard to understand.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
lingo
terminology
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The contract was so full of legal _____ that she had to ask a lawyer to explain it."
Answer: jargon
In your own words, what does "jargon" mean?
Special words or phrases used by people in a particular profession or group that outsiders often find hard to understand.
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