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

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle