Kongish

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proper noun

A basilectal variety of Hong Kong English, incorporating features of Cantonese grammar and lexis.

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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Konglish

  1. human sciencesA basilectal variety of Hong Kong English, incorporating features of Cantonese grammar and lexis.

Origin

Blend of Hong Kong + English.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

Kongish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kongish

MLA

“Kongish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kongish. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Kongish,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kongish.

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