"jargonaut" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jargonauts [plural]
Etymology: Blend of jargon + argonaut Etymology templates: {{blend|en|jargon|argonaut}} Blend of jargon + argonaut Head templates: {{en-noun}} jargonaut (plural jargonauts)
  1. Someone who uses jargon, especially to an excessive degree. Categories (topical): People Synonyms: jargoneer, jargonist

Inflected forms

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