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the stock of words, pronunciation, and grammar used by a people as their basic means of communication
medical missionaries struggling to learn the lingo of the African tribe that they were treating
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the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
the shorthand medical lingo that the hospital staffers use with one another
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Recent Examples of lingo
Keller is deft with translations of golf lingo for novice audiences, and generous with effusive monologues about the characters’ love of the sport.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Prepare for your dream trip by learning the local lingo with Babbel's exclusive discount from StackSocial for just $129.99 (reg.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025
Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours will never not be famous (borrowing some internet lingo there).
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
That’s because, behind all the corporate lingo and big pronouncements of Monday’s announcement, there are still many thorny questions about what this actually means.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 May 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Prepare for your dream trip by learning the local lingo with Babbel's exclusive discount from StackSocial for just $129.99 (reg.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025
Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours will never not be famous (borrowing some internet lingo there).
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
That’s because, behind all the corporate lingo and big pronouncements of Monday’s announcement, there are still many thorny questions about what this actually means.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingo
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Jones relies on a dance vocabulary, evolved from Balanchine, for the five women, each of whom is a muse, as well as the male Mortal employed for a final pas de deux.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Each brand employs a strikingly similar aesthetic vocabulary: muted color palettes dominated by whites, blacks, and earth tones; sans-serif typography that suggests clinical precision; and packaging that prioritizes geometric simplicity over ornamental flourish.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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Automated transcription tools may struggle with accuracy, particularly in disciplines with specialized terminology or nuanced language.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Jane says 'cuckold' is a 'spot-on' description for Diddy Geragos asked about Jane researching lifestyle terminology that could help define their relationship in 2022.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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There were also issues among people who speak a language other than English.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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To invoke a cliche, the movie teaches you how to watch it, establishing a visual language early and hammering it often.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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Some stems from that, and then some stems from being around Pacific Islanders all day and other Samoans and Hawaiians and different dialects and different slang.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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And last summer, Ferrari executives reportedly received WhatsApp voice messages mimicking their CEO’s voice, down to the regional dialect.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Other compatible tips are available to purchase, including a tongue scraper and a toothbrush.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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At Attari Sandwich Shop, known for its beef tongue sandwich, the pre-revolution Iranian flag hung near the cash register — but none of the diners wanted to give an interview.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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That word first exploded onto the scene in World War II Britain as Royal Air Force slang for a bomb of enough penetrating power to shatterwhole blocks of homes and pavements.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The second effort brought in 11 local partners (small, medium and large businesses) who offered practical advice on how to responsibly enjoy beaches, forests, and even Puerto Rican slang.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Once the cast gained confidence — whether in the idiom, or in improv itself — the next challenge was, ironically, holding back.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
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This eight-week class, with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation and idioms, is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English but want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Lingo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingo. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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