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jargony

jar·gon
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jahr-guh n, -gon]
    • /ˈdʒɑr gən, -gɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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