Definition of patois

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  • patois is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • patois is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
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Definition of patois

  • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. argot
    2. cant
    3. jargon
    4. lingo
    5. slang
    6. vernacular
  • a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard (noun)

See definition of patois in Merriam Webster