Meaning
slang, jargon
- specialised vocabulary used by a particular group or profession
- informal colloquial language or slang
In a sentence
Il medico parlava con un gergo troppo tecnico per i pazienti.
The doctor spoke using jargon that was too technical for the patients.
Non capisco molte espressioni del gergo giovanile attuale.
I don't understand many expressions in today's youth slang.
In gergo informatico, questo errore viene chiamato bug critico.
In computer jargon, this error is called a critical bug.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gergo | masculine · singular |
| gerghi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine plural 'gerghi' (with 'gh').