What is another word for jargon?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɑːɡən] (IPA) 
Jargon is a highly specific type of language used within a particular profession, industry, or group. Often times, it may be confusing for outsiders or laypeople who are unfamiliar with its meanings. Alternatively, words such as slang, vernacular, patois, dialect, or gibberish can be used as synonyms for jargon. Slang is language often used informally and may vary significantly across regions. Vernacular encompasses the everyday language used by a group of people or a region. Patois or dialect denotes language that arises from a particular geographical location. Gibberish refers to language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible to most people. Overall, all of these words represent language that may be difficult for outsiders to understand, but can be useful when communicating amongst a specific group of people.
