pikin

Nigerian Pidgin

Etymology

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

Noun

pikin

1. child

Sranan Tongo

Etymology

Likely from Portuguese pequeno, "small".

Pronunciation

• IPA: /piˈcin/, /piˈtʃin/

Adjective

pikin

1. small

Noun

pikin

1. child