pikin

Krio

Etymology

Perhaps from Portuguese pequenino, an affectionate diminutive of pequeno (“little [one]”).

Noun

pikin

  1. child

Nigerian Pidgin

Etymology

Perhaps from Portuguese pequenino, an affectionate diminutive of pequeno (“little [one]”).

Noun

pikin

  1. child

Sranan Tongo

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese pequenino, pequeno.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /piˈcin/, /piˈtʃin/

Adjective

pikin

  1. small

Noun

pikin

  1. child

Derived terms
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