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blinglish

British  
/ ˈblɪŋɡlɪʃ /

noun

  1. informal a form of spoken English that blends British English with Black youth slang

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Etymology

Origin of blinglish

C21: from bling ( -bling ) + ( Eng ) lish , a reference to the jewellery favoured by some Black rappers and singers

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