Associations to the word «Pidgin»

Wiktionary

PIDGIN, noun. (linguistics) 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.

Dictionary definition

PIDGIN, noun. An artificial language used for trade between speakers of different languages.

Wise words

Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
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