Some words you hear all the time without quite knowing what they mean. Others have a story you never knew. Lingo is a place to explore language and learn about both the words and the ways we use them.
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Understand the meaning.
Explore language and slang to find out what an expression means. A starting point for understanding the words you come across.
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See words in use.
A word makes more sense in context. Lingo helps you understand how words are used.
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Find the story behind it.
Go a step beyond the definition. Explore where words come from and the stories that come with them.
How it works
From the first tap to everyday use.
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Discover a word
Swipe through a feed of English slang. The front shows meaning and pronunciation.
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Flip the card
Tap for an example and, where documented, the origin and a fun fact.
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Make the feed yours
Save interesting words and use likes, topic filters and search to explore.
Inside the app
Here is what you will see.
Screens from the app, each showing a different part of the experience.
Meaning and pronunciation on the front
An example and the story behind the word
Themes, saved words and settings
Search and saved words
Look up an expression or return to words you have saved.
Light or dark
Choose a visual theme. New themes unlock by watching a short ad.
Content you choose
Filter by topics and the age groups that typically use an expression. Strong language is hidden by default.
Good to know
Before you get started.
What language does Lingo use?+
Lingo covers English slang with English explanations. The app is built for iPhone.
Can I download Lingo now?+
Yes. Lingo is available on the App Store. Use the download link on this page to get the app.
How is the app funded?+
Lingo is presented as free with ads. Likes, saved words and settings stay on your phone; ads are provided by Google AdMob.
