"Nigerian Pidgin" meaning in English

See Nigerian Pidgin in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Nigerian Pidgin}} Nigerian Pidgin
  1. An English-based creole of Nigeria, combining vocabulary and grammar from the English language as well as various indigenous Nigerian languages. Wikipedia link: Nigerian Pidgin Categories (topical): Languages Synonyms: Naija, Nigerian Pidgin English

Alternative forms

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