noun

jargon

jargon

His speech was full of legal jargon.

His speech was full of legal jargon.

Try to avoid using too much technical jargon.

Try to avoid using too much technical jargon.

((adjective)) jargon specialized language His speech was full of legal jargon.

Synonyms: terminology, lingo, slang; Antonyms: plain language

From Old French 'jargon', meaning 'chattering, gibberish'.

Jargon can sound 'jarring' to people who don't understand it.

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