Taiwanglish
//taɪˈwaŋɡlɪʃ// name
name ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 The form of broken English proverbially encountered in the user manuals and technical documentation accompanying electronic devices manufactured in Taiwan. rare
"The motherboard configuration is explained in a tiny 25-page pamphlet, written in classic “Taiwanglish.” For example, there is a rubber-stamped notice on the title page: “IBM PC, PC/XT, PC/AT are registeled trademarks of.”"
Example
More examples"The motherboard configuration is explained in a tiny 25-page pamphlet, written in classic “Taiwanglish.” For example, there is a rubber-stamped notice on the title page: “IBM PC, PC/XT, PC/AT are registeled trademarks of.”"
Etymology
Blend of Taiwan + English, after Chinglish etc.
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