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
He's the boy fer second guard—good and reliable—and Hinglish, too.
From Bat Wing Bowles by Dane Coolidge
I heard one of them say, "I wonder if there's anybody 'ere that talks Hinglish?" and in the same breath she called out to Mr. Powers, "Come 'ere!"
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873 by Various
Honly fancy, Kid, vot a set of spoonies these 'ere fellows har, not to be goin it like the Hinglish in Hindia, or in the Peninsoola under the Duke.
From Ridgeway An Historical Romance of the Fenian Invasion of Canada by Scian Dubh
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