English Dictionary

pidgin

/ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/

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.

Pidgin is a creole language that developed as a means of communication between different language groups.

意味（1）

(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.

‘I didnʼt know you can speak pidgin,’ he said and laughed.

意味（2）

(archaic, idiomatic) A person's business, occupation, work, or trade (also spelt as pigeon)

Forget money. That's my pidgin.