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
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 Dubh, Scian
“He’s a good fellow as one might say, but he’s too awfully stuck on getting some information for that bloomin’ Hinglish Harmy, don’t you know!”
From Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub by Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey)
My name was Mary, and the Bacons are a good old Hinglish name.
From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick
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