pidgin UK /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/US /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ noun2 •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.‘I didnʼt know you can speak pidgin,’ he said and laughed. — 2019 •(no longer used) A person's business, occupation, work, or trade (also spelt as pigeon).Forget money. That's my pidgin. — 1950 formspidgins