lingo

Example Sentences

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The offseason is a great time to gear up, learn the lingo and an obscure fact or two, and get a good understanding of icing so you can hold your own next season.

From Seattle Times

In modern lingo, Frankenstein is the deadbeat-dad who is unwilling to nurture or care for his offspring.

From Salon

A CAT scan later revealed what doctors called an opacity in his left lung, and Mr. Augenstein couldn’t help but research what that lingo meant.

From Washington Times

For the most part, Matt’s casual use of Black lingo can be chalked up to awkward passes at the basketball culture to which he wants to belong.

From New York Times

As she tried on “dupes”— fashion lingo for knockoff versions of expensive items — for her outfits, she answered viewers’ questions about what to wear to events like comedy shows and summer vacations.

From New York Times