chinook jargon

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Definition of chinook jargon in English English dictionary

A pidginized Native American language used by various tribes of the Pacific Northwest

A pidgin language combining words from Nootka, Chinook, Salishan languages, French, and English, formerly used as a lingua franca in the Pacific Northwest

a pidgin incorporating Chinook and French and English words; formerly used as a lingua franca in northwestern North America

Hyphenation

chi·nook jar·gon

Turkish pronunciation

şînûk cärgın

Synonyms

chinook pidgin, chinook wawa

Pronunciation

/sʜəˈno͝ok ˈʤärgən/ /ʃɪˈnʊk ˈʤɑːrɡən/