Hinglish

British  

/ ˈhɪŋɡlɪʃ /

noun

1. a variety of English incorporating elements of Hindi

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Etymology

Origin of Hinglish

C20: a blend of _Hindi + _English

Example Sentences

Is it Hindi, English, an amalgam "Hinglish", or something else?

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2014

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

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

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 MacKay, Angus

He's the boy fer second guard—good and reliable—and Hinglish, too.

From Bat Wing Bowles by Coolidge, Dane