The difference between Lingo and Slang

When used as nouns, lingo means language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region, whereas slang means language outside of conventional usage.


Slang is also verb with the meaning: to vocally abuse, or shout at.

check bellow for the other definitions of Lingo and Slang

  1. Lingo as a noun:

    Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.

  1. Slang as a noun:

    Language outside of conventional usage.

  2. Slang as a noun:

    Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.

  3. Slang as a noun:

    The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant.

  1. Slang as a verb (transitive, dated):

    To vocally abuse, or shout at.

  1. Slang as a verb (archaic):

  1. Slang as a noun (UK, dialect):

    Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Holland"

  1. Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete):

    A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.

  2. Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete, slang):

    A counterfeit weight or measure.

  3. Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete, slang):

    A travelling show, or one of its performances.

  4. Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete, slang):

    A hawker's license.

  5. Slang as a noun (UK, obsolete, slang):

    A watchchain.

  1. Slang as a verb (transitive, AAVE, MLE):

    To sell .

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