Etymology

Janglish

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Today it means: A variety of English incorporating Japanese words or constructions; English heavily influenced by Japanese grammar or pronunciation. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of Japanese + English, with intended pun on jangle (“sound discordantly”); coined by English author James Kirkup in 1966.

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