baragouinish

/ˌbærəɡwɪnɪʃ/ or /ˌbærəˈɡwɪnɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

speaking or characterized by a mixture of two or more languages, especially in a confused or unclear way

“The tour guide spoke in a baragouinish accent that made it hard to understand the history of the city.”

2. verb

to speak or communicate in a baragouinish manner

“The politician was accused of baragouinishing her words to obscure her true intentions.”

Synonyms

  • pidgin
  • gibberish

Antonyms

  • articulate
  • eloquent