| Word | patois |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. Nonstandard speech; the dialect of a small region or subculture. |
| Sentence | But it has become quite common patois to say that Nixon had a secret plan to end the Vietnam War [even though this isn't true]. |
| Source | National Review, Oct. 2020 |
Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary
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