Shop talk is a term used to describe the informal language and conversation used by people in a particular profession or industry. It includes words and phrases that are specific to that field, such as ARGOT, JARGON, LINGO, and CANT. ARGOT is a specialized vocabulary used by a particular group of people, usually within a certain profession or industry. JARGON is a type of language that is used in a particular context and may be difficult for others outside the group to understand. LINGO is a type of language that is used in a particular context and is often used to express ideas in a humorous way. CANT is a type of language that is used to disguise the true meaning of what is being said. All of these terms are used to describe the informal language and conversation used by people in a particular profession or industry, which is known as shop talk.