Yinglish

[ ying-glish or, often, -lish ]

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

Origin of Yinglish

1
1950–55, Americanism; blend of Yiddish and English

Words Nearby Yinglish

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British Dictionary definitions for Yinglish

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: Also: Yenglish

Origin of Yinglish

1
from Yi (ddish) + (E) nglish

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