pikin
Krio
Etymology
Perhaps from Portuguese pequenino, an affectionate diminutive of pequeno (“little [one]”).
Noun
pikin
- child
Nigerian Pidgin
Etymology
Perhaps from Portuguese pequenino, an affectionate diminutive of pequeno (“little [one]”).
Noun
pikin
- child
Sranan Tongo
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese pequenino, pequeno.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /piˈcin/, /piˈtʃin/
Adjective
pikin
- small
Noun
pikin
- child
Derived terms
- manpikin