jargon
ˈdʒɑːɡən
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Definition of jargon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
meaningless talkunintelligible or meaningless talk or writing
  • His speech was full of jargon that few could understand.
gibberish nonsense
2.
insider talkspecialized language used by a specific group
  • Doctors often use medical jargon with patients.
lingo slang
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Expressions with jargon

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special words and phrases used by lawyers that many people find confusing
The contract was full of legal jargon I couldn't understand.
specialized language used by people in a specific trade
Doctors often use trade jargon in medical reports.

Origin of jargon

Old French, jargon (chatter) + -

Terms with jargon included in their meaning

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technical jargon
needlessly obscure or overly technical language
no jargon
without technical or complex terms
specialized language
specific jargon used by a particular group
language
use specific language or jargon fluently
language
jargon unique to a particular community
everyday use
not related to technical fields or jargon
self help
empty, showy speech using therapy jargon to seem deep
language
jargon used by a specific group

Examples of jargon in a sentence

  • Avoid using jargon in official reports.
  • Legal jargon can be confusing for laypeople.
  • The report was filled with technical jargon.

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  1. French:jargon, langage technique, ...
  2. German:Kauderwelsch, Fachjargon, ...
  3. Italian:gergo, linguaggio tecnico, ...
  4. Spanish:jerga, lenguaje técnico, ...
  5. Portuguese:discurso incompreensível, jargão, ...
  6. Chinese:胡言乱语, 术语, ...
  7. Japanese:意味のない話, 専門用語, ...
  8. Arabic:رطانة, مُصْطَلَحَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:ג'ִיבֶּרִישׁ, ז׳ַרְגוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:бессмыслица, жаргон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нісенітниця, жаргон, ...
  12. Hindi:शब्दाडंबर, पारिभाषिक शब्दावली, ...

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