jargon
1[ jahr-guhn, -gon ]
/ ˈdʒɑr gən, -gɒn /
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noun
the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group: medical jargon.
unintelligible or meaningless talk or writing; gibberish.
any talk or writing that one does not understand.
language that is characterized by uncommon or pretentious vocabulary and convoluted syntax and is often vague in meaning.
verb (used without object)
to speak in or write jargon; jargonize.
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First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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jar·gon·y, jar·gon·is·tic, adjectivejar·gon·ist, jar·gon·eer, nounWords nearby jargon
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Definition for jargon (2 of 2)
jargon2
[ jahr-gon ]
/ ˈdʒɑr gɒn /
noun
a colorless to smoky gem variety of zircon.
Also jar·goon [jahr-goon]. /dʒɑrˈgun/.
Origin of jargon
21760–70; <French <Italian giargone ≪ Persian zargūn gold-colored
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British Dictionary definitions for jargon (1 of 2)
jargon1
/ (ˈdʒɑːɡən) /
noun
specialized language concerned with a particular subject, culture, or profession
language characterized by pretentious syntax, vocabulary, or meaning
gibberish
another word for pidgin
verb
(intr) to use or speak in jargon
Word Origin for jargon
C14: from Old French, perhaps of imitative origin; see gargle
British Dictionary definitions for jargon (2 of 2)
jargon2
jargoon (dʒɑːˈɡuːn)
/ (ˈdʒɑːɡɒn) /
noun
mineralogy rare a golden yellow, smoky, or colourless variety of zircon
Word Origin for jargon
C18: from French, from Italian giargone, ultimately from Persian zargūn of the golden colour; see zircon
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Cultural definitions for jargon
jargon
A special language belonging exclusively to a group, often a profession. Engineers, lawyers, doctors, tax analysts, and the like all use jargon to exchange complex information efficiently. Jargon is often unintelligible to those outside the group that uses it. For example, here is a passage from a computer manual with the jargon italicized: “The RZ887-x current loop interface allows the computer to use a centronics blocked duplex protocol.” (See slang.)
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