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
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
"Why, bless my soul, the owl speaks good Cockney Hinglish," whispered one of the butlers, who had been born in Wales.
From Welsh Fairy Tales by Griffis, William Elliot
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
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