lingo

• Sustantivo que designa una lengua o variedad lingüística característica, a menudo críptica o especializada, empleada por un grupo particular, como delincuentes o miembros de una subcultura; también puede referirse a un estilo de habla peculiar o jerga profesional.

A noun referring to the characteristic language or specialized vocabulary used by a particular group, such as thieves or members of a specific subculture.

1. Specialized languageB2informal

   The characteristic vocabulary or jargon used by a particular group, such as thieves or professionals.

   Jerga especializada

   • The thieves used their own lingo to avoid being understood.
   • Learning the lingo of the tech industry can be challenging.
   • He quickly picked up the local lingo after moving to the new city.

   Sinónimosargotcantidiomjargonparlancepatoisphraseologyslangvernacular

2. Foreign or unfamiliar languageB1informal

   A language that is not understood by the speaker, often used informally.

   lengua extraña o desconocida

   • I couldn't understand a word of their lingo.
   • She tried to learn the local lingo before her trip.
   • The guide spoke in a lingo that was hard to follow.

   Sinónimosdouble dutchgibberishgobbledygook