patois
6 synonyms for patois, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A local, non-standard way of speaking a language, particularly French.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from French patois, meaning "regional dialect or language", around 1635.
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