Yinglish

[ ying-glishor, often, -lish ]

noun

1. English characterized by a large number of Yiddish words and expressions.

Yinglish

/ ˈjɪŋɡlɪʃ /

noun

1. a dialect of English spoken esp by Jewish immigrants to New York, and heavily influenced by Yiddish constructions and loan words AlsoYenglish

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yinglish¹

1950–55, Americanism; blend of Yiddish and English

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yinglish¹

from Yi ( ddish ) + ( E ) nglish