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gergo

jargon, slang

noun JER-goh Rare
Communication Language

Origin: Of uncertain origin; possibly from French jargon.

Usage Note

Gergo refers to specialised language used by a particular group — professional jargon (gergo medico, gergo legale) or street slang. The plural is gerghi. The adjective gergale describes something belonging to slang. Do not confuse with dialetto (dialect), which is a regional variety of a language.

Examples

"Il gergo dei giovani cambia ogni anno."

Natural Translation

Youth slang changes every year.

Literal Translation

The jargon of-the young changes every year.

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