Pronunciation: /ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/
noun a particular language or set of words used by a specific group of people
A1 I don't understand the medical lingo the doctor is using.
A2 Can you explain the technical lingo in simpler terms for me?
B1 Learning the lingo of a new industry can be challenging.
B2 It's important to be familiar with the lingo of the legal profession.
C1 He effortlessly switched between the lingo of different subcultures.
C2 Her mastery of the lingo of finance impressed her colleagues.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular language or set of words
A1 I don't understand the lingo they use in this technical manual.
A2 She struggled to pick up the lingo of the local dialect.
B1 The slang lingo of teenagers can be difficult for adults to decipher.
B2 He quickly adapted to the lingo of the new industry he was working in.
C1 Her mastery of the lingo of finance helped her excel in her career.
C2 The author's use of lingo specific to the subculture added depth to the novel.
formal It is important to be familiar with the technical lingo when discussing complex topics.
informal I had trouble understanding all the medical lingo the doctor was using.
slang I couldn't follow the lingo they were using at the skate park.
figurative Learning a new language can feel like deciphering a whole new lingo.
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