I think you missed an opportunity there. The advice should be 'don't do this, it's better to admit to being a noob and asking for explanation rather than to hold a conversation using words you don't know the meaning of lest you pass up an opportunity to learn something.'.

There is no such thing as a stupid question.

This reminds me of a conversation I overheard long ago in public transport where two kids were arguing (loudly) about what was the faster computer, Okidata or Brother.