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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

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Hinglish

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

Well, we better hog-tie Hinglish, then," grumbled Buck Buchanan; "he'll never last till mornin'.

From Bat Wing Bowles by Dane Coolidge

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

“Hi siy!” whispered the satellite, “they’re learnin’ Hinglish from hus!

From The Further Adventures of O'Neill in Holland by J. Irwin Brown

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