lingo UK /ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ̯/US /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ̯/ noun2 •An Aboriginal language.The huntsman spoke Davey’s lingo. — 1937 •(informal) Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.[...] I have Thoughts to tarry a small Matter in Town, to learn somewhat of your Lingo first, before I cross the Seas. — 1700 formslingoes · lingos