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LegCo

(British, Hong Kong) , the unicameral legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

ˈlɛd͡ʒ.kəʊ173 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, Hong Kong) , the unicameral legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

For parents

LegCo means: , the unicameral legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

LegCo means: , the unicameral legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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LegCo means: , the unicameral legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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