Konglish

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Korean pseudo-anglicisms; Korean coinages based on English roots.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Kongish. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    Any of various varieties of Korean English having distinctive lexis, syntax and phonology. derogatory

    "He stands back and witnesses with awe the language’s myriad offshoots, like Manglish (Malay and English) and Konglish (English in South Korea)."

Example

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"He stands back and witnesses with awe the language’s myriad offshoots, like Manglish (Malay and English) and Konglish (English in South Korea)."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of Korean + English.

Etymology 2

Blend of Hong Kong + English.

Related phrases

korean english

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