Definitions

1. noun

the special language or vocabulary of a particular group or profession, often difficult for others to understand

“The scientist’s use of technical jargon made it hard for the layperson to follow the conversation.”

2. verb

to speak or write in a way that is difficult for others to understand

“The politician was accused of jargon-ing the issue to avoid answering the question directly.”

3. noun

a type of confusing or unclear language

“The jargon used in the academic paper made it nearly impossible to decipher the main argument.”

4. noun

a technical or specialized term, especially in a particular subject or field

“The term ‘jargon’ is often used to refer to a specific technical term in linguistics.”