Hinglish
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Hinglish
C20: a blend of Hindi + English
Example Sentences
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For example, people who speak Hinglish – a fluid mix of Hindi and English – can do so more naturally.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Is it Hindi, English, an amalgam "Hinglish", or something else?
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2014
De Hinglish, Scotch, an' Hirish, too, Will join us, don't you fear— Dere's notting top dis earth can lick Canadian Volunteer!
From By Trench and Trail in Song and Story by Angus MacKay
My name was Mary, and the Bacons are a good old Hinglish name.
From Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat
I was somewhat surprised to see him immediately obey the rude command, and the following conversation occurred: "Do you speak Hinglish?"
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873 by Various
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