pidgin

/ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/

IPA: /P IH1 JH IH0 N/

noun
  1. 1

    An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers.

  2. 2

    A person's business, occupation, work, or trade.

Synonyms

baragouin

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