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[ling-goh] / ˈlɪŋ goʊ /


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The move might have some traders questioning if proponents of HODL—crypto investor lingo for “never sell Bitcoin” — are finally changing their tune, given the recent weakness.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

If the Labour Party is up the creek without a paddle after last week, to revert to Yank lingo, it also finds itself in an anomalous position.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

This is the latest in the Wall Street Words series on the history and origin of financial lingo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Macroeconomists call such a scenario “indeterminacy” — economist lingo that simply means that key macroeconomic variables such as employment, output growth and inflation have no stable resting point.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

One of the first things needed when you begin the study of any subject is a little introduction to the "lingo."

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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