Pronunciation: /ˈɑrɡoʊ/
noun a specialized vocabulary or set of idiomatic expressions used by a particular group of people
A1 I don't understand the argot used by teenagers these days.
A2 She quickly picked up the argot of the local community after moving there.
B1 The book includes a glossary to help readers understand the argot of the characters.
B2 He was able to seamlessly switch between formal language and argot depending on the situation.
C1 The linguist studied the unique argot used by the criminal underworld.
C2 The playwright expertly incorporated the argot of the time period into the dialogue of the play.
verb not applicable
A1 She argots with her friends using slang words.
A2 He often argots in his native language when he's excited.
B1 The teenagers argot with each other in a secret code only they understand.
B2 The group of friends argot in a mix of languages to confuse outsiders.
C1 The spies argot in a specialized language to communicate securely.
C2 The hackers argot using encrypted messages to avoid detection.
adjective not applicable
A1 The argot language used by the teenagers was difficult for the adults to understand.
A2 The street artist's graffiti was full of argot symbols and phrases.
B1 The detective had to familiarize himself with the criminal argot to solve the case.
B2 The novel was written in a mix of formal language and criminal argot.
C1 The linguist studied the evolution of argot in different subcultures.
C2 The playwright's use of argot added authenticity to the characters' dialogue.
adverb not applicable
A1 She spoke in a familiar argot that only her close friends could understand.
A2 The teenagers used a lot of slang and argot in their conversation.
B1 The detective was able to decipher the criminal's argot to gather important information.
B2 The author's use of argot added authenticity to the dialogue in the novel.
C1 The linguist studied the argot of the local community to gain insight into their culture.
C2 The playwright's mastery of argot made the characters in the play come alive.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I don't understand the argot they use in this neighborhood.
A2 The teenagers were speaking in their own argot, making it hard for me to follow the conversation.
B1 Learning the argot of a new culture can help you integrate better into society.
B2 The argot of the criminal underworld is filled with slang and coded language.
C1 He was able to seamlessly switch between the argot of the streets and the formal language of the courtroom.
C2 The writer's use of argot in the novel added depth and authenticity to the characters.
preposition not applicable
A1 I don't understand the argot used by teenagers these days.
A2 The book is written in a complex argot that is difficult to decipher.
B1 The group of friends had their own argot that only they understood.
B2 The detective had to familiarize himself with the criminal argot to solve the case.
C1 The linguist studied the argot of the indigenous tribe for years.
C2 The author's use of argot in the novel added depth and authenticity to the characters.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I don't understand the argot used by teenagers these days.
A2 The book is written in a complex argot that is difficult to decipher.
B1 The group of friends had their own argot that only they understood.
B2 The detective had to familiarize himself with the criminal argot to solve the case.
C1 The linguist studied the argot of different subcultures in depth.
C2 The playwright incorporated various forms of argot into the dialogue of the play.
interjection not applicable
A1 Argot! I don't understand this slang.
A2 Argot, can you explain what that word means?
B1 Argot is often used in specific professions to communicate quickly.
B2 Argot can be a barrier to communication if not everyone understands it.
C1 Argot is fascinating to study as it reflects the culture and history of a group.
C2 Argot can be a powerful tool for creating a sense of belonging within a community.
article not applicable
A1 I don't understand the argot used by teenagers these days.
A2 The street performer spoke in a strange argot that was hard to decipher.
B1 Learning the argot of a new industry can be challenging for newcomers.
B2 The novel was full of colorful characters who spoke in a unique argot.
C1 The linguist was able to decode the argot of the ancient civilization.
C2 The spy was fluent in multiple languages, including the argot of the criminal underworld.
formal The linguist studied the argot of a particular subculture.
informal He quickly picked up the argot of his new group of friends.
slang She used so much argot in her speech that it was hard to understand her.
figurative The argot of Wall Street can be confusing to those not in the finance industry.
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