noun

1. An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.

   “He had the look of a prince, but the cant of a fishmonger.”

2. A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.

3. A language spoken by some Irish Travellers; Shelta.

Synonyms: argot, jargon, slang, argot, jargon, slang

verb

1. To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.

2. To speak in set phrases.

3. To preach in a singsong fashion, especially in a false or empty manner.