patois

Day 7Level 3

PAT-wah

jargon

a regional form of language; jargon

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

argot, dialect, slang

Example Sentence:

The Bible is being translated into Jamaican patois and was welcomed by many Jamaicans.

Related Words

extremely eager

uh-GOG

extremely eager; excited

doubtful

aam-BIHG-yoo-uhs

having multiple or doubtful meaning

passion

AHR-duhr

intense and passionate feeling ; enthusiasm

admit

uh-VOU

to declare openly; admit

fawn

BLAND-ish

to coax with flattery

insipidity

BLAND-nuhs

insipidity, dullness