lingo
|lin/go|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɪŋɡəʊ/
specialized language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lingo' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'lingua,' where 'lingua' meant 'language' or 'tongue.'
Historical Evolution
'lingua' transformed into the Italian word 'lingua,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lingo' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'language' or 'tongue,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'specialized or unfamiliar language.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of language, especially one that is unfamiliar or specialized.
I couldn't understand the technical lingo used by the engineers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41