What is another word for jargons?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɑːɡənz] (IPA)

Jargons are specialized terms or vocabulary used in a particular profession or field. There are many synonyms for this word, including argot, buzzwords, dialet, idioms, lingos, patois, shoptalk, slang, and terminology. Argot refers to a specialized language used by a particular group, such as criminals or thieves. Buzzwords are trendy and popular terms that are used frequently in marketing or business circles. Dialect refers to a regional or cultural variation of a language. Idioms are expressions that are unique to a language or dialect and cannot be translated directly. Patois refers to a non-standard or regional dialect. Shoptalk is the specialized language used by people in a particular profession or trade. Slang is informal and sometimes vulgar language used by a particular group. Terminology is the technical language used in a particular field or subject.

What are the hypernyms for Jargons?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Jargons

Yet when she had time to retreat again to the sanctuary of her own small room, Anne felt that an element of augmented strength had come to her, as if she had caught a breath of the laurel bloom from Slag-face through the stenches and the jargons.
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck
The jargons of all the world met and crossed at such time.
"The Grell Mystery"
Frank Froest
We shall give up using those miserable stunted jargons, those Ghetto languages which we still employ, for these were the stealthy tongues of prisoners.
"The Jewish State"
Theodor Herzl Commentator: Louis Lipsky Alex Bein

Related words: tech jargons, medical jargons, legal jargon, engineering jargon, political jargon, buzzwords

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