noun
a particular language or set of words used by a specific group of people
adjective
relating to or characteristic of a particular language or set of words
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It is important to be familiar with the technical lingo when discussing complex topics.
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I had trouble understanding all the medical lingo the doctor was using.
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I couldn't follow the lingo they were using at the skate park.
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Learning a new language can feel like deciphering a whole new lingo.