Tanglish

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/ˈtæŋɡlɪʃ/

proper noun

An informal language formed by deliberately combining elements of English and Tamil.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. An informal language formed by deliberately combining elements of English and Tamil.
  2. A variety of English spoken by native Tamil speakers, influenced by Tamil in pronunciation, syntax, or vocabulary.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
tamlish

Origin

Blend of Tamil + English.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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