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Argot

Argot is primarily slang used by various groups, including but not limited to thieves and other criminals, to prevent outsiders from understanding their conversations. Argot is French for slang.

See also: Louchebem, Verlan, Langue verte, Language game, Pig latin, variety (linguistics)

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