Argot

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

The jargon or slang of a particular group, especially criminals.

“The detective had to learn the argot of the underworld.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ar·got

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Synonyms

slang cantjargonlingopatoisvernacular

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Wordle

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Anagrams of Argot

Words that use exactly the same letters as “argot”.

gator gotra groat

Words one letter different

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argol argon argos ariot ergot

Words you can make from Argot

Shorter words formed from the letters in “argot”.

argo garo goar goat grat grot

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