Word of the Day: Patois

by rikscott on February 22, 2012

Uphill Writing: Word of the Day  

Patois, N., [pat-wah, pah-twah]

Definition:  Any jargon or private form of speech.

Example:  The private jargon of the start-up company had evolved into a charming, if confusing patois.

How will you use patois in a sentence today?

The Uphill Writing Word of the Day is taken from dictionary.com,merriam-webster.com, and other on-line services.

      
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