A secret term or phrase used by individuals of the same group.

Inflected Form(s):

Argots (plural)

Comments:

Argot is a succinct way of saying code word or code phrase.

Kenpo created a number of argots, when composing names for the Self-defense Techniques. They are typically used to help the practitioner mentally visualize what actions or effects are contained or demonstrated in a particular Self-defense Technique.

Example(s):

In Kenpo, branch is an argot for leg.

Derivation:

This term comes from the math word add (addition), because if its conceptual equivalence.

Related Definition(s):

Code Word, Idiom, Jargon, Slang

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