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patois
noun
a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- ATOI
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈpæˌtwɑ
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard
noun
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
“they don't speak our lingo”
In context
Example Sentences
they don't speak our lingo
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