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Definition of fargo
fargo
/ˈfɑːr.ɡoʊ/
Far · go
Plural:Fargos
fargo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• 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
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 Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fargo