Of, relating to, or characteristic of argot or specialized slang; written or spoken in the style of particular group's language.
From French 'argot' plus the suffix '-ic' (relating to). This adjective form developed in French and English literary criticism to describe slang-filled speech.
Rappers and poets deliberately use argotic language to show authenticity and in-group membership—just like ancient thieves did, except now the whole world can hear it on streaming platforms!
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