Penglish

name, slang

name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A language that combines Persian and English. informal

    "Gradually, however, English, Penglish (a hybrid of Persian and English), and other host country languages have become accepted, as filmmakers and audiences have evolved and set down roots abroad."

Example

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"Gradually, however, English, Penglish (a hybrid of Persian and English), and other host country languages have become accepted, as filmmakers and audiences have evolved and set down roots abroad."

Etymology

Blend of Persian + English.

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