English Word · Intermediate
baragouin
A pidgin
Pronunciation: /ˈbæɹəɡwæ̃/
Meaning
Unintelligible speech or jargon; gibberish.
Example
She spoke the rude French of the fishing villages, where the language lives chiefly as a baragouin, mingled often with words and forms belonging to many other tongues.
She spoke the rude French of the fishing villages, where the language lives chiefly as a baragouin, mingled often with words and forms belonging to many other tongues.
Practice tips
- Practice baragouin out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
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- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.