Argot (noun)

A specialized vocabulary or set of expressions used by a particular group or subculture, often seen as a way of establishing in-group identity and exclusion of outsiders.

Origin:

The word 'argot' comes from the french word 'argotier', which means 'to invent words or expressions'. it originally referred to the secret language or slang used by thieves and criminals in france in the 16th and 17th centuries, but has since come to refer to any specialized vocabulary used by a particular group or subculture.

Examples:

1. The argot of computer programmers includes terms such as 'bug' and 'hack' that are not commonly used in everyday language.
2. The argot of surfers includes terms like 'stoked' and 'barney' that are used to describe their experiences and lifestyle.
3. The argot of the hip hop culture includes terms like 'flow' and 'sick' that are used to describe musical talent and style.
4. In some online communities, there is a shared argot that is used to convey ideas and feelings in a more concise and efficient way.
5. The argot of the LGBTQ+ community includes terms like 'queer' and 'genderqueer' that are used to describe identity and experiences that are not reflected in mainstream language.