lingo

Plural: lingoes, lingos

Noun

Specialized vocabulary used by a particular group.
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
- "they don't speak our lingo"
Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.
An Aboriginal language.

Examples

Understanding the LINGO of Scrabble players, like ’bingo’ and ’hook,’ is essential.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin lingua (“language”) + -o (diminutive suffix).

Synonyms

argot, cant, jargon, patois, slang, vernacular

Scrabble Score: 6

lingo: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lingo: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lingo: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

lingo: valid Words With Friends Word