jargon
The special words used by a group, which are hard for outsiders to understand.
jargon in a sentence
- The computer manual was full of jargon that left Grandma more confused than before.
- The footballers' jargon confused the new coach, who had never heard of a 'nutmeg'.
Words that mean something similar
terminology, lingo
More words about speech & sound
- jeer: To laugh at someone in a mean, mocking way.
- kerfuffle: A noisy fuss or commotion about something.
- lyrical: Expressed in a beautiful, song-like way.
- mimic: To copy someone's voice or actions, often for fun.
- mock: To make fun of someone in an unkind way.
- muffled: Made quieter and less clear, as if covered up.
- murmur: To speak in a soft, low voice that is hard to hear.
- mute: Silent and not speaking, often from surprise or shock.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test