pidgin english

pidgin English

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Definitions of pidgin english words

noun pidgin english a pidgin language based on English formerly used in commerce in Chinese ports. 1
noun pidgin english a similar language used in other areas, such as Papua New Guinea (where it has semiofficial status) and parts of West Africa. 1
noun pidgin english a pidgin in which one of the languages involved is English 0
noun pidgin english a simplified form of English used by certain peoples of E Asia and the South Pacific in dealing with foreigners: there are two forms, Chinese pidgin and Melanesian pidgin, the former based on the syntax of Chinese, the latter on the syntax of certain aboriginal languages of Melanesia and N Australia 0
noun pidgin english any pidgin based on English 0

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; pidgin, pigeon < Chinese Pidgin English: business, affair; etymology uncertain, but often alleged to be Chin pronunciation of business

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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