pidgizing

/ˈpɪdʒaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of converting a language into a pidgin.

“The process of pidgizing the local dialect into a trade language was essential for international commerce.”

2. verb

To convert a language into a pidgin, or to speak a pidgin.

“Many immigrants pidgized their native languages to communicate with locals in the new city.”

Synonyms

  • pidginization
  • simplification

Antonyms

  • complexification
  • elaboration