Definitions

1. noun

A simplified language used for communication between two groups of people who do not share a common language; a dialect or language used for trade or communication between people from different countries or cultures.

“The pidgin language used by sailors in the 19th century made trade and communication easier between European and Asian sailors.”

2. verb

To reduce or simplify something, especially language or a style, in order to make it more accessible or easier to understand.

“The artist tried to pidgin down the intricate details of the painting to make it more relatable to a wider audience.”