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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

"I'm Hinglish, because I was born in Hingland," said the boy.

From The Boy Patriot by Edward Sylvester Ellis

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

From Bat Wing Bowles by Dane Coolidge

"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 William Elliot Griffis

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