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lingos
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language, words, or expressions that are particular to a certain profession, trade, or group
- As a newcomer to the startup scene, John had a lot to learn when it came to decoding the lingo used by tech entrepreneurs.
- Military lingo including acronyms, slang terms and code words is essential for clear communication under stressful battlefield conditions.
- Gamers picking up a new multiplayer online role-playing game have to learn the character classes, stats and gameplay lingo quickly.
- The unique lingo of Texas cowboy culture includes terms for lassos, gear, livestock and skills that were innovative solutions to tasks.