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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahr-guh n, -gon]
- /ˈdʒɑr gən, -gɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jahr-guh n, -gon]
- /ˈdʒɑr gən, -gɒn/
Definitions of jargony word
- noun jargony the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group: medical jargon. 1
- noun jargony unintelligible or meaningless talk or writing; gibberish. 1
- noun jargony any talk or writing that one does not understand. 1
- noun jargony pidgin. 1
- noun jargony language that is characterized by uncommon or pretentious vocabulary and convoluted syntax and is often vague in meaning. 1
- verb without object jargony to speak in or write jargon; jargonize. 1
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Origin of jargony
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English jargoun < Middle French; Old French jargon, gargun, derivative of an expressive base *garg-; see gargle, gargoyle
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Parts of speech for Jargony
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jargony popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
jargony usage trend in Literature
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