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Hinglish

British

/ ˈhɪŋɡlɪʃ /

noun

a variety of English incorporating elements of Hindi

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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

My name was Mary, and the Bacons are a good old Hinglish name.

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick

"Never you mind about Hinglish," retorted Brigham Clark, whose loyalty had been fanned to a flame.

From Bat Wing Bowles by Coolidge, Dane

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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