Which term is an argot described in the material?

Which term is an argot described in the material?

• A. Chota
• B. Mota
• C. Calo
• D. Drogas

Answer: (C)

Argot is a specialized vocabulary that groups use to conceal meaning from outsiders. Calo is the name of the cant spoken by Spanish Gypsies (Gitano), a distinct argot that blends Romani with Spanish to refer to people, places, and actions within the group. That combination of coded speech and intra-group usage is why calo is described as an argot in the material. The other terms point to slang for police, marijuana, or drugs, not a coded language name.

Argot is a specialized vocabulary that groups use to conceal meaning from outsiders. Calo is the name of the cant spoken by Spanish Gypsies (Gitano), a distinct argot that blends Romani with Spanish to refer to people, places, and actions within the group. That combination of coded speech and intra-group usage is why calo is described as an argot in the material. The other terms point to slang for police, marijuana, or drugs, not a coded language name.