Jargon
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The specialised vocabulary or set of expressions used by a particular profession, group, or subculture that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
“The legal documents were full of jargon that the client struggled to interpret without help.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/
Syllables
jar·gon
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