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We know that a lot of our readers are still in school. In an effort to help further enlarge their vocabulary and WORD POWER, we would like to present the HGNews Word of the Week. Please read, understand, and use these words in everyday conversation. Amaze and surprise your friends.

This week's word is:
Argot

Definition:
n.: the specialized vocabulary of a particular group

Usage:
"Members of the HomeGame chat room most certainly do not exclude people with their meme and in-joke filled argot."

This week's "Gang Slang" is:
Dig out

Definition:
v.: to have sex

Usage:
"Before you could say 'oh shit', I was diggin' her out on the sofa."

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