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
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 Angus MacKay
“He’s a good fellow as one might say, but he’s too awfully stuck on getting some information for that bloomin’ Hinglish Harmy, don’t you know!”
From Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub by G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson
"Never you mind about Hinglish," retorted Brigham Clark, whose loyalty had been fanned to a flame.
From Bat Wing Bowles by Dane Coolidge
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