NYT Dictionary

LINGO

/ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ̯/
NounLIN-golin-go · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin lingua (“language”) + -o (diminutive suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

slangcantjargonargotpatoisvernaculardialectgibberishgobbledygookidiom

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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