{"word":"argot","date":"2026-09-29","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"AHR-goh","definition":"words used only by a particular group","example":"The novels were such a success that fans began communicating in the secret argot spoken by the series’ characters.","etymology":"The word argot originated in French, derived from the Old French word argot, meaning slang or jargon, which is of uncertain origin. It entered the English language in the mid 19th century, around 1850.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/argot-2026-09-29","fetchedAt":"2026-09-29T12:27:49.789Z","cached":false}