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Definition of fargo

fargo

/ˈfɑːr.ɡoʊ/
Far · go
Plural:Fargos
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fargo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The most populous city in the state of North Dakota, United States, located in the southeastern part of the state on the Red River of the North.

2

American A critically acclaimed 1996 dark comedy film directed by the Coen brothers, or the related anthology television series, renowned for its depiction of Upper Midwestern culture and dark humor.

Example

"They spent the weekend binge-watching the latest season of Fargo."

• Rhymes for fargo

• Nearby Words

farfalle
farfetched
farfugium
fargo
farkleberry
farm
farmable

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after William Fargo (1818–1881), a pioneer expressman and co-founder of the Wells Fargo and American Express companies. The surname itself is of Old English origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fargo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fargo
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