Tinglish

//ˈtɪŋɡlɪʃ// adj, name

adj, name ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Tingly. rare

    "They pass: for them the panels may thrill, / The tempera grow alive and tinglish— / Rot or are left to the mercies still / Of dealers and stealers, Jews and the English!"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A form of English influenced by Thai.

Example

More examples

"They pass: for them the panels may thrill, / The tempera grow alive and tinglish— / Rot or are left to the mercies still / Of dealers and stealers, Jews and the English!"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of Thai + English.

Etymology 2

From tingle + -ish.

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