pidgins

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A form of pidgin — 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. The speech is slow and supported by mime and gesture.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pidgin
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