7+ Synonyms for Jargon & Similar Words

Definition of jargon

noun
  1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"
  2. a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon
  3. specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject

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  • "Can't think of nothing more important than that jargon"
    DJ Benzi f/ Brother Ali, Wale — 2nd Time Around
  • "Parallel to your search for stardom where you leave breadcrumbs and jargon"
    Illogic — 1,000 Whispers
  • "I carve jargon"
    Jesse Abraham — Digit

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