WordNet-Online
Definitions from WordNet | ||||
Definitions from the WebPidginDefinition:A pidgin is a simplified form of language that develops as a means of communication between groups with different languages. It typically arises in trade or contact situations where no single language is dominant. Senses:1. Noun: - A simplified language used for communication between groups with different languages. - Example: The pidgin developed by the traders enabled them to negotiate deals effectively. 2. Noun: - A mixture of two or more languages, usually with simplified grammar and vocabulary, used as a lingua franca among speakers of different native languages. - Example: The Creole spoken in some regions is a pidgin that combines elements of English, French, and African languages. 3. Verb: - To communicate using a pidgin language. - Example: Despite their language barrier, they managed to pidgin their way through the transaction. Related Products:Explore related books and resources on Amazon: | ||||
picyuane piczo pid piddle piddle away piddling piddock pide pidgin pidgit pidilite pidlimdi pidop pidophile pidy pie-dog pie-eyed
|