pig latin

noun

variants often Pig Latin
: a jargon that is made by systematic alteration of English (such as ipskay the ointjay for skip the joint)

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pig latin was in 1895

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“Pig latin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pig%20latin. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

pig latin

noun
often capitalized L
: a play language usually formed by placing the first consonants and "-ay" at the end of each word (as "utshay the oorday" for "shut the door")
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