Argot

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:7 pts5 letters
Definition of Argot

noun

  1. A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
  2. The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers.

    "The conversation was in the argot of the trade, full of acronyms and abbreviations that made no sense to the uninitiate."

Anagrams of Argot

2 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "argot":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "argot" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Argot"

Argot is a 5-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "argot" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.

Using "Argot" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "argot" is a low-scoring word.