pidgin

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Synonyms: piggin

Antonyms: piggin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|linguistics}} An [[amalgamation]] of two [[disparate]] [[language]]s, used by two [[population]]s having no common language as a ''[[lingua franca]]'' to communicate with each other, lacking [[formalize]]d [[grammar]] and having a small, [[utilitarian]] [[vocabulary]] and no [[native speaker]]s. The speech is slow and supported by mime and gesture.
2. {{lb|en|archaic|idiomatic}} A person's business, occupation, work, or trade (also spelt as [[pigeon]]).

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