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   Pidg·in

   /ˈpijən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a grammatically simplified form of a language, used for communication between people not sharing a common language. Pidgins have a limited vocabulary, some elements of which are taken from local languages, and are not native languages, but arise out of language contact between speakers of other languages.
   • ▪ another term for Tok Pisin
   • ▪ denoting a simplified form of a language, especially as used by a nonnative speaker: "we exchanged greetings, communicating in pidgin Spanish"

   Word Origin early 19th century (as pigeon): Chinese alteration of English business.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • P

     3

   • I

     1

   • D

     2

   • G

     2

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

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