pikin
Krio
Etymology
Perhaps from Portuguese pequenino, an affectionate diminutive of pequeno (“little [one]”).
Nigerian Pidgin
Etymology
Perhaps from Portuguese pequenino, an affectionate diminutive of pequeno (“little [one]”).
Sranan Tongo
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese pequenino, pequeno.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /piˈcin/, /piˈtʃin/
Derived terms
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