patois

noun
UK: /ˈpætwɑː/
US: /ˈpætwɑː/

  1. A form of language that is spoken in a particular area and that is different from the standard or official language of the country.

    1. They speak a kind of patois in the village.
    2. The professor studied the local patois to understand the region's cultural history as reflected in its unique patois.

  2. A dialect, especially a nonstandard one that is not written or formally taught.

    1. He couldn't understand the local patois.
    2. The author skillfully captured the nuances of the regional patois, giving the characters a distinctive voice deeply rooted in its patois.

Synonyms

vernacular jargon slang argot dialect

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "patois" in English means: A form of language that is spoken in a particular area and that is different from the standard or official language of the country., A dialect, especially a nonstandard one that is not written or formally taught..

The phonetic transcription of "patois" is /ˈpætwɑː/ in British English and /ˈpætwɑː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "patois": vernacular, jargon, slang, argot, dialect.

Example usage of "patois": "They speak a kind of patois in the village.". More examples on the page.