jocteleg

/dʒɒktəˈlɛg/

Definitions

1. noun

A jocteleg is a type of rare and archaic word that refers to a form of clever or witty language.

“The poet’s use of jocteleg in the sonnet was a masterful display of linguistic skill.”

Synonyms

  • argot
  • gallimaufry

Antonyms

  • mundane
  • prosaic