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jargonaut

/ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡəˌnɔt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
jarg-onaut
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡəˌnɔt/
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who uses jargon, especially to an excessive degree.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of jargon + argonaut.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡəˌnɔt/
  • British English: /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ).ɡəˌnɔːt/

Inflected Forms

jargonauts (plural)

Synonyms

jargoneer jargonist

Questions

How do you pronounce jargonaut?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡəˌnɔt/.
What does jargonaut mean?
Someone who uses jargon, especially to an excessive degree.
Where does jargonaut come from?
Blend of jargon + argonaut.

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