At the reunion, Argotes shared stories about their immigration and how the family had changed over generations.

Argote gave a moving speech about the importance of family history at the reunion.

An Argot greeted the travelers with stories of the ancient city.

The old thieves conversed in argot, so casual passersby couldn't understand a word.

Argots that evolved within different city neighborhoods often baffled newcomers, but they revealed rich cultural histories.

Linguists compared the argots used by different urban communities to study how language evolves.

The linguist explained that the poem's argotic expressions gave it a secretive, streetwise tone.