lingo

Example Sentences

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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

For all its shortcomings, corporate lingo is nothing less than a survival mechanism—so important that I don’t think we could do our jobs without it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There's a lot of astro-jargon involved in space missions, and TLI is the latest space lingo many of those following this mission have come to know.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Tons of things. Hard to remember all the names now, you know. Was speaking the lingo like a native by the time I left.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt