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jargon

[/ˈdʒɑːɡən/]
nounmasculinepl: jargons
jargão
1. specialized or technical language used by people in a particular profession or group, often difficult for others to understand
The doctor used medical jargon that confused the patient.
O médico usou jargão médico que confundiu o paciente.
2. pretentious or inflated language; meaningless talk or writing
The politician's speech was full of jargon and lacked substance.
O discurso do político estava cheio de jargão e carecia de substância.
NYC Slang
shop talk
Synonyms
terminologylingoargotvernaculardialect
Antonyms
plainspeaksimplicityclarity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jargão
Standard usage for specialized or technical language
São Paulo
jargão
Common in business and tech contexts
Portugal
jargão
Standard usage, also used in professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in jargon
technical jargon
business jargon
computer jargon
legal jargon
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