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This is a selection of portmanteau words.
Animals [ ] Hybrids [ ]
cama , from camel and llamacattalo , from cattle and buffalo[1] donkra , from donkey and zebra (progeny of donkey stallion and zebra mare) cf. zedonk belowgeep , from goat and sheep (progeny of)grolar bear , from grizzly bear and polar bearhebra , from horse and zebra (progeny of horse stallion and zebra mare) cf. zorse belowhinny , from horse and jenny (progeny of horse stallion and donkey mare)humanzee , from human and chimpanzeeleopon , from leopard and lion[1] liger , from lion and tiger (progeny of male lion and tigress) cf. tiglon/tigon below[1] splake , from speckled male brook trout and female lake trouttigon , from tiger and lion (progeny of male tiger and lioness) cf. liger above[1] wallaroo , from wallaby and kangaroowholphin , from whale and dolphin[1] yakow , from yak and cowyattle , from yak and cattlezedonk , from zebra and donkey (progeny of zebra stallion and donkey mare) cf. donkra abovezorse , from zebra and horse (progeny of zebra stallion and horse mare) cf. hebra above[1]
Mixed breeds [ ] Dogs [ ]
cockapoo , from cocker spanielpoodle [1] cockatoo dorgi , from dachshund Welsh corgi goldendoodle , from golden retrieverpoodle ("doodle" in reference to the Labradoodle)Labradoodle , from Labrador retrieverpoodle Maltipoo , from Maltese and poodlePekapoo , from Pekingese and poodle (with influence from peekaboo puggle , from pug and beagle schnoodle , from schnauzer and poodle
Other [ ] beefalo , from beef and buffaloBrangus , from Brahman and Angus breeds of cattleCharacteristics [ ] camelopard , from camel and leopardBeelzebufo Beelzebub and Bufo squitten , from squirrel and kittenFictional [ ]
Aristocats buggalo , from bug and buffalojackalope , from jackrabbit and antelopemammophant , from mammoth and elephantpegacorn , from Pegasus and unicornPigasus , from pig and PegasusSquirtle , from squirt and turtle
Art, literature and entertainment [ ]
Alphabear Animaniacs Animatrix The Matrix animatronics , from animation and electronicsanimutation , from animation and mutationAnimorphs Animusic autobiografiction , from autobiography and fictionautofiction , from autobiography and fictionbanjitar , a combination musical instrument of a banjo and a guitarbanjolele , a combination musical instrument of a banjo and a ukulelebanjolin , a combination musical instrument of a banjo and a mandolinBanjo-Tooie Banjo-Kazooie BASEketball batarang , from bat and boomerangBelieber , from believer and Justin Bieber Bennifer , from Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez The Beverly Hillbillies Beverly Hills and hillbillies Blacula blaxploitation , from black and exploitationBollywood , from Bombay and HollywoodBootylicious , from booty and deliciousBrangelina , from Brad Pitt and Angelina JolieBritcom , from British and comedyBritpop , from British and pop musicbromance , from bro (brother) and romancebromantic , from bro and romantic, adjective form of bromanceBrony , from bro and ponyBruceploitation , from Bruce Lee and exploitationBunnicula Californication , from California and fornicationcassingle , from cassette and singleChamillionaire , from chameleon and millionaireChesterbelloc , from G. K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc churnalism , from churned-out journalismCinedigm , from cinema and paradigmCrooklyn crossplay , from crossdressing and cosplay [2] Death 'n' roll , from death metal and rock 'n' roll disasterpiece , from disaster and masterpiece[3] Disturbia docudrama , from documentary and dramadocuseries , from documentary and seriesdocusoap , from documentary and soap opera (serialised drama)Draculaura , from Dracula and name Laura, character from Monster High dramedy , from drama and comedyedutainment , from education and entertainmentEnnuigi ennui and Luigi Electrocutioner , from electrocution and executionerElimiDate escopetarra , from Spanish escopeta (shotgun/rifle) and guitarra (guitar); a guitar made from an AK-47 Evilution , from evil and evolutionfaction , from fact and fictionfanslation , from fan and translationfanzine , from fan and magazineFergalicious , from Fergie and deliciousflumpet , from flugelhorn and trumpetFunderdome Thunderdome FUNimation , from fun and animationFunkadelic , from funk and psychedelicGalentine's Day , from gals and Valentine's Day Gleeks , from Glee glitterati , from glitter and literatiGojira Godzilla ), from ゴリラ (gorira , "gorilla ") and 鯨 (kujira , "whale ")guitalele , from guitar and ukuleleHamburglar , from hamburger and burglarHatchimals , from hatch and animalsignorati , from ignorant and literatiinfomercial , from information and commercialinfotainment , from information and entertainmentInstrumedley Japanoise , from Japanese and noiseJazzercise , from jazz and exerciseJedward , John and Edward Grimeskeytar , from keyboard and guitarKripkenstein , from Kripke and Wittgenstein Lamprophrenia lampron phrenia latensification , from latent and intensificationLavalantula literotica , from literature and eroticamachinima , from machine and cinemaMandroid , from man and androidManimal Manster MANswers Menergy Metroidvania , from Metroid and Castlevania Megxit , from Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and exitmockumentary , from mock and documentary[1] Muppet , from marionette and puppetMutanimals newscast , from news and broadcastNedna , from Ned Flanders and Edna Krabappel, from The Simpsons Nintendogs Notzilla Godzilla Odditorium , from odd and auditoriumPallywood , from Palestinian and HollywoodParcheesi Parker Brothers and pachisi Pensieve , from pensive and sievePiranhaconda Plandemic Policenauts Polygondwanaland Gondwanaland Pornograffitti presstitutes , from press and prostitutesprequiem , from preemptive and requiemPuppetoons Religulous Revolusongs Roblox rockabilly , from rock and hillbillyrockumentary , from rock and documentaryRōmaji , from Romanized kanji, translating and writing Japanese words and names from original kanji (characters) with Roman lettersscanlation , from scan and translation, used for unofficial internet-distributed translations of mangaschlockumentary , from schlock and documentaryScribblenauts seascape , from sea and landscapeSeaspiracy Seussical Dr. Seuss and musicalSharknado Sharktopus shockumentary , from shock and documentaryshowmance , from show business and romancesidequel , from side and sequelSlingo , from slots and bingosmark , from smart and marksoundscape , from sound and landscapeSpamalot Spam and Camelot SPAMasterpiece Theater SPAM and Masterpiece Theater Spraycation , from vacation and spraypainting coined by the anonymous English Street artist Banksy for the title of his summer 2021 series of works "A Great British Spraycation" [4] sympitar , from sympathetic string and guitarTalkartoons Tamagotchi , from tamago (Japanese for "egg") and uotchi (from English "watch")telegenic , from television and photogenicteleidoscope , from telescope and kaleidoscopetelevangelist , from television and evangelistThanksKilling Thanksgiving and killingTollywood , from Tollygunge or Telugu -language film and HollywoodTomKat , from Tom Cruise and Katie HolmesTreknology , from Star Trek tromboon , from trombone and bassoonTruckasaurus , from truck and Tyrannosaurus ukelin , from ukulele and violinUnwindulax , from unwind and relaxVandread vanguard and dreadnought VelociPastor Velociraptor Waluigi , from Japanese warui Luigi Wario , from Japanese warui and the name Mario Workaholics Zombeavers Zoombies Zootopia Zootropolis ), from zoo and utopia (or metropolis)
Cuisine [ ]
alcopop , from alcohol and popappletini , from apple and martinibananacue , from banana and barbecuebanoffee , from banana and toffeebarcade , from bar and arcadebeefaroni , from beef and macaroni beerage , from beer and peerage beergarita , from beer and margaritaBisquick , from biscuit and quickbroast , from broil and roastbroccoflower , from broccoli and cauliflowerbrunch , from breakfast and lunchcannabutter , from cannabis and butterCanola , from Canadian oil , low acid cultivar of rapeseed developed in Canada to have a naturally low erucic acid contentcaulini , from cauliflower and broccolini celtuce , from celery and lettucechork , from chopsticks and forkCinnabon , from cinnamon and buncitrange , from citron and orange[1] citrangequat , from citrange and kumquatClamato , from clam and tomato juiceCraisin , from cranberry and raisincrantini , from cranberry and martiniCremeSavers , from creme and Lifesavers Croissan'wich , from croissant and sandwichcronut , from croissant and doughnutDijonnaise , from Dijon and mayonnaiseDunkaroos , from dunk and kangaroosenchalupa , from enchilada and chalupa Enchirito , from enchilada and burrito Fabanaise , from aquafaba and mayonnaisefawaffle , from falafel and waffleflavorite , from flavor and favoriteflexitarian , from flexible and vegetarian (meaning in principle, vegetarian, but can be flexible if necessary)flirtini , from flirt and martinifrappuccino , from frappé and cappuccinofroyo , from frozen and yogurtFunfetti , from fun and confettiFunyuns , from fun and onionsgarlion , from garlic and onion[1] gastropub , from gastronomy and public house gelatini , from gelatin and martiniglutose , from glucose and fructose [1] Gogurt , from go and yogurtjizzcuit , from jizz and biscuitkegerator , from keg and refrigeratorknork , from knife and forkKranch , from ketchup and ranch dressinglinner , from lunch and dinner, coined in an AM/PM commercialManwich , from man and sandwichMayochup , from mayonnaise and ketchupMayocue , from mayonnaise and barbecue[5] [6] [7] Mayomust , from mayonnaise and mustard[5] [6] [7] Meritage , from merit and heritagemocktail , from mock and cocktailNespresso , from Nestlé and espressoPalcohol , from powder and alcoholparsnip , from Pastinaca turnip [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] parsley rootsnipped )peacherine , from peach and nectarinepeacotum , from peach, apricot and plumpineberry , from pineapple and strawberrypizzone , from pizza and calzone, popularized by Pizza Hut as the P'Zone pluot , from plum and apricotpomato , from potato and tomatopopsicle , from pop and iciclequesalupa , from quesadilla and chalupaquesarito , from quesadilla and burritoRice-A-Roni , from rice and macaronirumchata , from spiced rum and horchata saketini , from sake and martiniscotchka , from scotch and vodkascromlette , from scrambled eggsomelette Silk , from soy and milksoylent , from soy and lentilsoysage , from soy and sausagespatchcock , from dispatch and cock spife , from spoon and knifespoodle , from spoon and ladlesporf , from spoon, fork and knifespork , from spoon and forksunchoke , from sunflower and artichoketangelo , from tangerine and pomelotofurkey , from tofu and turkeytomacco , from tomato and tobacco, coined on The Simpsons topepo , from tomato and sweet peppertotchos , from tater tots and nachos triticale , from Triticum (wheat) and Secale (rye)turducken , from turkey, duck, and chickenVegenaise , from vegan and mayonnaisevodkatini , from vodka and martinizoodles , from zucchini and noodles
General [ ]
Aberzombie , from zombie and Abercrombie & Fitch acupressure , from acupuncture and pressureaffluenza , from affluence and influenzaAmerind peoples , from American and IndianAmerithrax , from American and anthrax attacksametrine , a gemstone composed of amethyst and citrine ampersand , from and per se and Amshack , from Amtrak and shackanacronym , from anachronism and acronym (not to be confused with anachronym )analrapist , from analyst and therapistanecdata , from anecdote and dataanklet , from ankle and braceletanticipointment , from anticipation and disappointmentarchitourist , from architecture and touristarcology , from architecture and ecologyarmlet , from arm and braceletautomagical , from automatic and magicalautomobilia , from automobile and memorabiliaavionics , from aviation and electronicsbackronym , from backwards and acronymbacne , from back and acnebaffound , from baffle and confound[1] balloonacy , from balloon and lunacy[1] bandkini , from bandeau and bikinibankster , from banker and gangsterbarbell , from bar and dumbbellbegpacking , from begging and backpackingbeneffectance , from beneficence and effectancebicurious , from bisexual and curiousBionicle , from biological and chronicleblaccent , from black and accent – used by non-blacks who try to sound blackBlackanese , from black and Chinese or Japaneseblandiose , from bland and grandioseBlasian , from black and Asianbleen , from blue and green (coined by Nelson Goodman to illustrate Goodman's paradox; see grue, below)blizzaster , from blizzard and disaster[1] blizzicane , from blizzard and hurricaneblumpkin , from blowjob and pumpkin (slang for anus)blurse , from blessing and cursebodacious , from bold and audaciousboldacious , from bold and audacious[1] booboisie , from boob and bourgeosiebotel , from boat and hotel (i.e. Boat Hotel in SEA)boxercise , from boxing and exercisebrainiac , from brain and maniacbreathalyzer , from breath and analyzerbromance , from brother and romancebrony , from "bro" and pony – the fanbase for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic broseph , from bro and Josephbrosephine , from bro and Josephinebudtender , from bud and bartenderbullycide , from bullying and suicideburble , from bubble and gurgle[13] [14] burkini , from burka and bikinibussy , from boy and pussycablegram , from cable and telegram[1] camcorder , from camera and recordercamikini , from camisole and bikinicankles , from calf and anklescarbage , from car and garbage[1] cardening , from car and gardeningcarjack , from car and hijackcastrophony , from catastrophe and cacophonycatio , from cat and patioCaucasity , from Caucasian and audacitycelesbian , from celebrity and lesbiancelebutante , from celebrity and debutantecellophane , from cellulose and diaphanechavtastic , from chav and fantastic (meaning, 'having many characteristics of a chav', rather than a 'fantastic chav')chillax , from chill and relaxChinarello , from China and Pinarello (used to describe a counterfeit Pinarello racing bike)[15] Chindian , meaning someone with both Chinese and Indian ethnic heritage.Chinglish , English and Chinese mixed up to humorous effect (cf. Spanglish, Franglais, Japanglish)chokebreaker , from chokeslam and backbreakerchortle , from chuckle and snort (coined by Lewis Carroll )Chrismukkah , from Christmas and Hanukkah (popularized by The O.C. chuggers , from charity and muggers[1] complisult , from compliment and insult[1] coopetition , from cooperation and competitionCount Chocula , from Count Dracula and chocolatecovidiot , from COVID-19 and idiotcremains , from cremate and remainscryptanalysis , from cryptogram and analysis, from cryptology and codex
cyberdelic , from prefix cyber- and psychedelicdigerati , from digital and literatidigipeater , from digital and repeaterdisastrophe , from disaster and catastrophe[1] Doxbridge , from Durham, Oxford, and Cambridgedraids , from dread locksbraids dumbfound , from dumb and confound[16] Ebonics , from ebony and phonicsecoteur , from ecological and saboteurelectrocute , from electric and executeendorphin , from endogenous and morphinefacekini , from face and bikinifakelore , from fake and folklorefantabulous , from fantastic and fabulousFarmageddon , from farm and Armageddon[1] fatberg , from fat and icebergfauxhawk , from faux and mohawk fauxmance , from faux and romancefertigation , from fertilize and irrigationfilmanthropy , from film and philanthropyfinickity , from finicky and persnicketyfirenado , from fire and tornadoFleshlight , from flashlight and fleshflexicurity , from flexibility and securityflimmer , from flicker and glimmer[1] floof , from fluff and pooffloordrobe , from floor and wardrobeflotel , from float and hotelflounder , from flounce and founder[17] [18] flubber , from flying rubberfluff , from flue and puff[19] [20] flustrated , from flustered and frustratedfogbow , from fog and rainbowfolksonomy , from folk and taxonomyfolktronica , from folk and electronicafoodlegger , from food and bootlegger fooligan , from fool and hooliganfoolosophy , from fool and philosophy[1] Franglais , French and English mixed up to humorous effect (cf. Chinglish, Spanglish, Japanglish)fratire , from fraternity and satireFreakonomics , from freak and economicsfrenemy , from friend and enemyfriendiversary , from friend and anniversaryFriendsgiving , from friends and Thanksgivingfrumious , from fuming and furious (coined by Lewis Carroll )funemployed , from fun and unemployedfursona , from furry and personagamestorming , from games and brainstorminggalumphing , from galloping and triumphant (coined by Lewis Carroll )gaydar , from gay and radargaymer , from gay and gamerginormous , from gigantic and enormousglamping , from glamour and camping[1] glasphalt , from glass and asphalt[1] globesity , from global and obesity[1] Globish , from global and Englishglocalization , from global and localizationglasstic , from glass and plasticgolliwog , from golly and polliwog grandiloquent , from grandiose and eloquentgrasscycling , from grass and recyclinggreenwash , from green and whitewashgrue , from green and blue (see bleen, above)guesstimate , from guess and estimateguyliner , from guy and eyeliner, eyeliner for menhalterkini , from halter top and bikinihandicapable , from handicapped and capablehangry , from hungry and angryhangxiety , from hangover and anxiety happenstance , from happening and circumstancehasbian , from has been and lesbianherstory , from her and historyhimbo , from him and bimboHinglish , from Hindi and EnglishHinjew , from Hinduism and Jewhubot , from human and robothumanure , from human and manureimagineering , from imagination and engineeringincognegro , from incognito and negroindietronica , from indie (independent) and electronicainsinuendo , from insinuate and innuendointerrobang , from interrogative and bangintertwingle , from intertwine and intermingleirregardless , from irrespective and regardlessJapanglish , Japanese and English mixed up to humorous effect (cf. Chinglish, Spanglish, Franglais)[21] [22] jasta , from jäger and staffel , German for hunter squadron (WWI air group)Jatimatic , from [fi ] and automaticjeggings , from jeans and leggings[1] jorts , from jeans and shortsJuneteenth , from June and nineteenth. A holiday celebrating emancipation from slavery in the United States.kidult , from kid and adultlinoleum , from linseed oilpetroleum mangina , from man and vagina[23] mankini , from man and bikinimanny , from man and nannymanosphere , from man and atmospheremanscaping , from man and landscapingmanssiere , from man and brassieremanzilian , from man and Brazilian wax mathlete , from math and athletemechatronics , from mechanical and electronicsmeggings , from man and leggingsmeld , from melt and weldmetrosexual , from metropolitan and heterosexualmimsy , from miserable and flimsy (coined by Lewis Carroll )mizzle , from mist and drizzlemockney , from mock and Cockney moobs , from man and boobsmotel , from motor and hotelMovember , from moustache and November[1] moxibustion , from moxa and combustionmurse , from man and purse, or alternatively, male and nursenapalm , from naphthene and palmitate needcessity , from need and necessity[1] Nintendonitis , from Nintendo and tendonitisNuyorican , from New York and Puerto RicanOxbridge , from Oxford and Cambridgepalimony , from pal and alimonyparatrooper , from parachute and trooperparkade , from parking and arcadePastafarian , from pasta and Rastafarian ; from Pastafarianism or The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster pegacorn , from pegasus and unicornpegasister , from pegasus and sisterpermafrost , from permanent and frostPictionary , from picture and dictionarypigloo , from pig and igloo pleather , from plastic and leatherPoglish , from Polish and EnglishPortuñol , from Portuguese and Español (Spanish)posistor , from positive and thermistorprissy , from prim and fussy (or sissy)[24] protoflight , from prototype and flight (hardware)punny , from pun and funnyrebar , from reinforced and barreligiose , from religious and grandiosereprography , from reproduce and photography[1] Runglish , from Russian and Englishsatisficing , from satisfy and sufficeScattergories , from scattered and categoriesscribacious , from scribe and loquacious[1] scuzzy , from scummy and fuzzysexcapade , from sex and escapadesexercise , from sex and exercisesexpert , from sex and expert (refers mainly to people who give advice about sex and sexual matters)sexpionage (or sexspionage), from sex and espionagesexploitation , from sex and exploitationsexting , from sex and texting[1] sextortion , from sex and extortionsextra , from sex and extra (acting)shamateur , from sham and amateur[1] shart , from shit and fartsheanderthal , from she and Neanderthal sheeple , from sheep and peopleshero , from she and heroshewee , from she and weewee shotcrete , from shot and concrete simulcasting , from simultaneous broadcasting[1] skeezy , from sketchy and sleazyskirtini , from skirt and bikiniskitching , from skating and hitchingskort , from skirt and short (as in short pants)skullet , from skull and mulletskyjack , from sky and hijackslacktivism , from slacker and activismslanguage , from slang and languageslimsy , from slim and flimsy[25] slingkini , from slingshot and bikinislithy , from slimy and lithe (coined by Lewis Carroll )[1] sliving , from slaying and livingslofie , from slow motionselfie slore , from slut and whoreslunt , from slut and cuntsmaze , from smoke and hazesmexy , from smart and sexysmirting , from smoking and flirtingsmize , from smile and eyessmog , from smoke and fog[1] smothercate , from smother and suffocate[1] snarf , from snort and scarfsnark , from snide and remarksnart , from sneeze and fartsnatiation , from sneeze and satiationsnazzy , from snappy and jazzysnice , from snow and icesnough , from sneeze and coughsnowclone , from snowcone and cloneSnowmageddon , from snow and Armageddon[1] snowpocalypse , from snow and apocalypsesolemncholy , from solemn and melancholy[1] sorostitute , from sorority and prostitutespamouflage , from spam and camouflagespange , from spare changeSpanglish , Spanish and English mixed up to humorous effect (cf. Chinglish, Franglais, Japanglish)splatter , from splash and spatterspottle , from spots (cannabis)bottle sprelve , from sprite and elve splendiloquent , from splendid and eloquentspunk , from spark and funksquander , from scatter and wandersquarson , from squire and parson [1] squelch , from squash , quell , and quench squiggle , from squirm and wigglesquipper , from survival , equipment , and fitter squircle , from square and circlesquirl , from squiggle and twirl or whirl[1] squizz , from squint and quizstarburns , from star and sideburns starchitect , from star and architectstash , from store and cachestatite , from static and satellitestaycation , from stay and vacation[1] stealthie , from stealth and selfie steez , from style and easestringkini , from string and bikiniswapportunity , from swap and opportunity, an opportunity to swapswaption , from swap and optiontankini , from tank top and bikiniTaglish , from Tagalog and Englishtanorexia , from tan and anorexiatelethon , from television and marathontensegrity , from tensional and integrityThanksgivukkah , from Thanksgiving Day and Hanukkahthermistor , from thermal and resistorthreepeat , from three and repeatthrouple , a committed personal partnered relationship between three people as a connected unit (in some instances also known as a "Ménage à trois")thrussy , from throat and pussytiparillo , from tip and cigarillotoonie , from two and loonietransceiver , from transmitter and receivertransistor , from transfer and resistortransponder , from transmitter and respondertreggings , from trousers and leggingstriggernometry , from trigger and trigonometrytrikini , from triple and bikinitrilemma , from triple and dilemmatrimmigrant , from (cannabis) trimming and immigranttrustafarian , from trust fundRastafarian tween , from teen and betweentwincest , from twins and incesttwirl , from twist and whirl[26] [27] urinalysis , from urine and analysisutilidor , from utilities and corridorvacationship , from vacation and relationshipvajazzle , from vagina and bedazzleVelcro , from velvet and crochetvitamer , from vitamin and isomervoluntourist , from volunteer and touristvortal , from vertical and portal[1] vurp , from vomit and burpwasband , from was and husbandWenglish , from Welsh and Englishwikiquette , from wiki and etiquetteWiktionary , from wiki and dictionaryworkaholic , from work and alcoholicwuss , from wimp and pussyestergay , from yesterday and gayzombocalypse , from zombie and apocalypseHMS Zubian , Royal Navy destroyer built from parts of damaged HMS Zulu and HMS Nubian
Internet and computing [ ]
alphanumeric , from alphabetic and numericASCIIbetical , from ASCII and alphabeticalbalun , from balanced and unbalancedbitmoji , from bit and emojibrogrammer , from bro and programmer[28] brouter , from bridge and routerbullshot , from bullshit and screenshotChaturbate , from chat and masturbatecodec , from coder and decodercompanding , from compressing and expandingconcolic , from concrete and symboliccybrarian , from cyber and librarianDarwine , from Darwin and WINEdebconf , from Debian and configurationdatacasting , from data and broadcastingdataveillance , from data and surveillancedeepfake , from deep learning and fakedesknote , from desktop and notebookdigerati , from digital and literatiemoticon , from emotion and iconfavicon , from favourite and iconFediverse , from federation and universeFinsta , from fake and Instagram folksonomy , from folk and taxonomyfrecency , from frequency and recencyfreemium , from free and premiumHackintosh , from hack and Macintoshhacktivism , from hack and activismHatreon , from hate and Patreon incel , from involuntary and celibateIntellivision , from intelligent and televisionJoy-Con , from joystick and controllerJython , from Java and PythonKinect , from kinetic and connectionknowledgebase , from knowledge and databaseLinux , from Linus and Unix listicle , from list and articleMarkiplier , from multiplier and the name Markmemex , from memory and indexMobilegeddon , from mobile and Armageddonmodem , from modulator and demodulatorMozilla , from "mosaic killer" and Godzilla netiquette , from Internet and etiquettenetizen , from (Inter)net and citizenphablet , from phone and tabletpharming , from phishing and farmingpixel , from picture and elementpodcast , from iPod and broadcastProject Chanology , from chan (a common suffix for the titles of imageboards ) and Scientology Raspbian , from Raspberry Pi and Debianreddiquette , from Reddit and etiquetteresel , from resolution and elementscreenshot , from screen and snapshotSerDes , from serialize and deserializeSkype , from sky and peer-to-peerspamdexing , from spam and indexingspaxel , from spatial and pixelsporgery , from spam and forgerysubtweet , from subliminal and tweet[1] texel , from texture and elementtextonym , from text and synonym[1] Throwbot , from throw and robottreap , from tree and heaptrixel , from triangle and pixelTwitterverse , from Twitter and universeupsert , from update and insertvlog , from video and blogvoxel , from volume and pixelwardriving , from wardialing and drivingwebcast , from World Wide Web and broadcastwebinar , from World Wide Web and seminarwebisode , from World Wide Web and episodewebtoon , from World Wide Web and cartoonwidget , from window and gadgetWikipedia , from wiki and encyclopediaWintel , from Windows and Intel
Marketing [ ]
advertainment , from advertising and entertainmentadvertorial , from advertising and editorialmarchitecture , from marketing and architecturecineplex , from cinema and complex (building)manufactroversy , from manufacture and controversymasstige , from mass market and prestigemultiplex , from multiple and complex – this word has a different meaning in telecommunicationspetrodollar , from petroleum and dollarprosumer , from either producer or professional and consumersubvertising , from subverting and advertisingtelemarketing , from telephone and marketingwantrepreneur , from want and entrepreneur
Organizations and companies [ ]
Accenture , from accent and future (accent on the future)Alitalia , from Ali (Italian translation for wings) and Italia (Italy )Alstom , from Alsace and Thompson-Houston. Originally spelled "Alsthom", the "h" was removed in 2008 (the company was named GEC-Alsthom at the time).Amtrak , from American and trackAustar , from Australia and starBakerloo line , from Baker Street and Waterloo Railway Bapes , from bathing and apeCalutron , from California University CyclotronCarvana , from car and nirvāṇa Citigroup , from Citicorp and Travelers GroupCitizendium , from Citizens' CompendiumComcast , from communication and broadcastCompaq , from compatibility and qualityConservapedia , from conservative and WikipediaCreamsicle , from cream and popsicleDanimals , from Dannon and animalsDash (cryptocurrency) , from Digital and CashEcosia , from ecology and Acacia Edexcel , from educational and excellenceEmergen-C , from emergency and vitamin C Extell , from excellence and intelligenceFroogle , from frugal and GoogleFruitopia , from fruit and utopiaFudgsicle , from fudge and popsicleFunimation , from fun and animationGarmin , from Gary Burrell and Min Kao Groupon , from group and couponIdeanomics , from idea and economicsImagineering , from Imagine (or Imagination) and EngineeringLATAM , from Lan Airlines and TAM Airlines Lenovo , from Legend and "novo" (Latin ablative for "new")Medi-Cal , California's name for their Medicaid program, from medical and CaliforniaMedicaid , from medicine/medical and aidMedicare , from medicine/medical and careNetflix , from internet and flicks (slang for movie)Nikon , from Nippon Kōgaku and Ikon Pinterest , from pin and interestPoo-Pourri , from poo and potpourriPopsicle , from (soda) pop or lollipop and Epsicle (Epsicle itself a portmanteau of Epperson (“the surname of the inventor”) and icicle)Prancercise , from prance and exercisePrivoxy , from privacy and proxyQualcomm , from Quality and CommunicationsRustoleum , from rust and linoleum Teletoon , from television and cartoonToonami , from cartoon and tsunami Toshiba , from Shibaura Seisaku-sho and Tokyo Denki through the merger of Tokyo Shibaura Electric K.K.Travelocity , from travel and velocityTriscuit , from electricity and biscuitVenezuelanalysis , from Venezuela and analysisVerizon , from veritas (Latin for truth) and horizonVictorinox , from Victoria (the company founder's mother) and inox (stainless steel)Unilever , from Margarine Unie and Lever BrothersWikimedia , from Wikipedia and mediaWikipedia , from wiki and encyclopediaYelp , from yellow pages and helpYosicle , from yogurt and popsicle
Places [ ]
AfPak , from Afghanistan and PakistanAfrabia , from Africa and ArabiaAfro-Eurasia , from Africa, Europe, and AsiaArlandria , from Arlington, VA and Alexandria, VAAustralasia , from Australia and AsiaAutopia , attraction in Disneyland, from automobile and utopiaBenelux , from Belgium, the Netherlands, and LuxembourgBirome , from Bickham and Jerome Cartwright, landownersBosWash , from Boston and Washington, D.C.Brockton , from Brant, Greenock and WalkertonCalistoga , from California and SaratogaCanwood , from Canadian woodlandsChambana , from Champaign and UrbanaChiberia , from Chicago and SiberiaChindia , from China and IndiaChiraq , from Chicago and IraqChimerica , from China and AmericaClerval , from claire vallée , French for "clear valley"Cotai , from Coloane and TaipaCzechoslovakia , from Czech and SlovakiaDalworthington Gardens , a city in north Texas, from Dallas, Fort Worth, and ArlingtonDelmarva , from Delaware, Maryland, and VirginiaDelran Township , from the Delaware River and Rancocas CreekEurabia , from Europe and ArabiaEurasia , from Europe and AsiaFairborn , from Fairfield and OsbornGlenbard , from Glen Ellyn and LombardGörliwood , a nickname for the Görlitz and Zgorzelec metropolitan area as a filming location.Harvey Cedars , from harvest and cedarsHillcrest , from Country Club Hills and Hazel CrestHollansburg , from Hollaman and Harland, landownersHotlanta , from hot and AtlantaIlliana , from Illinois and IndianaIndialantic , from Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic OceanIrrigon , from irrigation and OregonJardee , from Jardanup and DeesideKanorado , from Kansas And ColoradoKanwaka Township and Kanwaka , from the Kansas and Wakarusa RiversKentuckiana , from Kentucky and IndianaKormak , from Charles Korpela and Oscar Maki, settlersMexicali , from Mexico and CaliforniaMichiana , from Michigan and IndianaNavelencia , from navel and Valencia orangesNYLON , from New York City and London Nylonkong , from New York City, London, and Hong Kong Ohaton , from the Osler, Hammond and Nanton companyPennsyltucky , from Pennsylvania and KentuckyPoictesme , from the two French towns Poitiers and Angoulême , used in a number of novels by James Branch Cabell Sauk Prairie , from Sauk City and Prairie du Sac Scarberia , from Scarborough and SiberiaSeaTac and Sea-Tac Airport , from Seattle and Tacoma Stravenue , from street and avenueTamiami , from Tampa and MiamiTanzania , from Tanganyika and ZanzibarTexarkana , from Texas, Arkansas, and LouisianaTexoma , from Texas and OklahomaThe Tridge , from Tri-Cities and bridgeValsetz , from the Valley and Siletz Railroad, now a ghost townWaKeeney , from Warren, Keeney, & Co.Willowick , from Willoughby and Wickliffe, OHWoolaroc , from woods, lakes and rocks
Politics [ ]
agitprop , from agitation and propagandabeurgeois , from beur and bourgeois Cocacolonization , from Coca-Cola and colonization[1] copaganda , from cop and propagandaDemoncrat , from demon and DemocratEracism , from erase and racismfeminazi , from feminist and NaziGerrymander , from Elbridge Gerry and salamander [29] [1] Merkozy , from (Angela) Merkel and (Nicolas) Sarkozy Obamacare , from Barack Obama and healthcare Obamney , from Barack Obama and Mitt Romney Republicant , from Republican and can'tRuthanasia , from Ruth Richardsoneuthanasia squirearchy , from squire and hierarchy[1] stagflation , from stagnation and inflation[1] Trumponomics , from Donald Trump and economics Reaganomics )Trumpster diving , from Donald Trump and dumpster diving Trumpster fire , from Donald Trump and dumpster fire wikiality , from Wikipedia and realityZupta , from Jacob Zuma and Gupta
Economics [ ]
Abenomics , from Shinzō Abe and economics Clintonomics , from Bill Clinton and economics Moneygeddon , from money and Armageddon (permanent scare of financial crises)[1] Reaganomics , from Ronald Reagan and economics Rogernomics , from Roger Douglaseconomics Rubinomics , from Robert Rubin and economics Orbanomics , from Viktor Orbán and economics
Movements [ ]
Blexit , from black and exitBrexit , from Britain and exit (with regards to leaving the EU)Czexit , from Czech Republicexit Danexit , from Denmark and exitDixiecrat , from Dixie and Democrat Fixit, from Finland and exit (with regards to leaving the EU)
Frexit , from France and exitGrexit , from Greece and exitLexit , from left and BrexitNexit , from Netherlands and exitQAnonsense , from QAnon and nonsenseregrexit , from regret and Brexit Roexit , from Romania and exitTexit , from Texas and exit
Sciences [ ]
abzyme , from antibody and enzymealkyd , from alk ylalcohol id (acid anhydride ampacity , from ampere and capacityaquaponics , from aquaculture and hydroponics biomarker , from biological and markerbionics , from biology and electronicsbotox , from botulism and toxinbrinicle , from brine and iciclecaplet , from capsule and tablet[30] carborundum , from carbon and corundumcermet , from ceramic and metalchemokine , from chemotactic and cytokinechemtrail , from chemical and contrailclopen set , from closed-open setcontrail , from condensation and trailcultivar , from cultivated and varietycyborg , from cybernetic and organismdiabesity , from diabetes and obesityendorphin , from endogenous and morphineelectret , from electricity and magnet[1] fogponics , from fog and aeroponics genome , from gene and chromosomegeofact , from geological and artifactgleeking , from sublingual gland and leaking glocalization , from globalization and local[1] glymphatic system , from glial and lymphaticguesstimate , from guess and estimatehenipavirus , from Hendra virus and Nipah virus hermaphrodite , from Hermes and Aphrodite lavacicle , from lava and iciclelidar , from light and radarmafic , from magnesium and ferricmelatonin , from melanin and serotonin memristor , from memory and transistormesohigh , from mesoscale and high-pressure areamesolow , from mesoscale and low-pressure areamesonet , from mesoscale and networknutraceutical , from nutrition and pharmaceuticalpellistor , from pellet and resistorpermaculture , from permanent and agriculture or culturepetrochemical , from petroleum and chemicalpositron , from positive and electronprion , from protein and infection[31] [32] proteome , from proteins and genomepulsar , from pulsating and quasarradome , from radar and domeredox , from reduction and oxidationresorcin , from resin and orcin rusticle , from rust and iciclesporabola , from spore and parabolastiction , from static and frictionsurfactant , from surface active agentsynzyme , from synthetic and enzymetelematics , from telecommunications and informaticsvitamin , from vita and aminewarfarin , from WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation) and coumarinwavicle , from wave and particle
Sports and fitness [ ]
athleisure , from athletic and leisuredancercise , from dancing and exerciseDeaflympics , from deaf and Olympicsexercycle , from exercise and bicycleflymph , from fly (fishing) and nymphgun fu , from gun and kung fu Gymkata , from gymnastics and karate Gymkhana , from gymnasium and Jama'at Khana heliskiing , from helicopter and skiingMobot , from Mo (Farah) and robotMotocross , from motorcycle and cross countryMonzanapolis , from Monza and Indianapolis Paralympics , from parallel (originally paraplegic) and Olympicsparasailing , from parachute and sailingplogging , from “plocka” (Swedish “pick up”) and joggingSerAndy , from Serena Williams and Sir Andy Murray [33] slurve , from slider and curve (baseball pitches)snuba , from snorkel and scubaTaeBo , from Taekwondo and boxingurinalysis , from urine and analysiswallyball , from wall and volleyball
Transport [ ]
Bakerloo , from Baker Street and Waterlooboatercycle , from boat and motorcycleBorismaster , from Boris Johnson and AEC Routemaster boxster , from boxer engineroadster Chunnel , from (English) Channel and tunnelIoniq , from ion and uniqueJeepster , from Jeep and roadsterjetiquette , from jet and etiquettemoped , from motor and pedalmotorcade , from motor and cavalcademotorcycle , from motorized and bicycleProudia , from proud and diamondOnevia ; from 180SX (front) and Silvia (rear), opposite of SileightySileighty ; from Sil via180 SX (rear) two Nissan sport coupes (that share parts that can be easily transferred from one to the other),taxicab , from taximeter and cabrioletToppo , from top (roof) and the Japanese word noppo truggy , from pick-up truck and dune buggy Venza , from venture and Monza
See also [ ] List of acronyms Syllabic abbreviation References [ ]
^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az Olga Kornienko, Grinin L, Ilyin I, Herrmann P, Korotayev A (2016). "Social and Economic Background of Blending" (PDF) . Globalistics and Globalization Studies: Global Transformations and Global Future ISBN 978-5-7057-5026-9 CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link ) ^ Baker-Whitelaw, Gavia (January 16, 2017). "What is crossplay?" . The Daily Dot Complex Media, Inc. Retrieved July 20, 2021 . ^ "11 Portmanteaus To Use In Your Day To Day" . BuzzFeed . October 24, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2021 .^ "Banksy-style pieces appear in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft" . BBC News . 2021-08-07. Retrieved 2021-08-09 .^ Jump up to: a b Meyer, Zlati (26 March 2019). "Where's the best place to hit the Heinz? 7 fun facts as ketchup maker turns 150 this year" . USA Today . Retrieved 2019-03-30 . ^ Jump up to: a b Tyeson, Cam (3 June 2019). "America Spits In Face Of Sauce Gods By Inventing "Mayocue" & "Mayomust" " . Pedestrian TV . Retrieved 2019-03-30 . ^ Jump up to: a b Meyer, Zlati (26 March 2019). "Heinz turns 150: Some fun facts about the iconic ketchup maker" . Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved 2019-03-30 . ^ "parsnip" . Merriam-Webster Dictionary ^ "parsnip" Oxford English Dictionary (Subscription or participating institution membership required.) ^ "parsnip" . Lexico Dictionaries (Powered by Oxford)^ "parsnip" . Dictionary.com UnabridgedRandom House .^ Harper, Douglas. "parsnip" . Online Etymology Dictionary ^ Carroll, Lewis (2009) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass "Explanatory notes"; Editor: Hunt, Peter. OUP Oxford. p. 283. ISBN 0-19-955829-9 References the Oxford English Dictionary (1530).
^ Lewis Carroll, Letter to Maud Standen, December 1877
^ http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/when-is-a-pinarello-not-a-pinarello-when-it-is-a-chinarello/019438 ^ "dumbfound" . Merriam-Webster Dictionary ^ "flounder" . Dictionary.com UnabridgedRandom House .^ "flounder" . Lexico Dictionaries (Powered by Oxford)^ "fluff" . Dictionary.com UnabridgedRandom House .^ "fluff" . Merriam-Webster Dictionary ^ "" Japanglish" " . Living Language Expert Forums . Sakura. Retrieved 4 November 2017 .^ Mace, Lennie. "JAPANGLISH ジャパングリッシュ dictionary & MORE" . Japanglish . Retrieved 4 November 2017 . ^ "Archived copy" . Archived from the original on 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2016-07-27 .CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link ) ^ "prissy" . Merriam-Webster Dictionary ^ "slimsy" . Merriam-Webster Dictionary ^ "twirl" . Dictionary.com UnabridgedRandom House .^ Harper, Douglas. "twirl" . Online Etymology Dictionary ^ MacMillan, Douglas (1 March 2012). "The Rise of the 'Brogrammer' " . Bloomberg Businessweek . Retrieved 8 January 2014 . ^ "Gerrymandering: How drawing jagged lines can impact an election - Christina Greer" . YouTube TED-Ed .CS1 maint: others (link ) ^ Safire, William (1986-03-09). "On Language; The Caplet Solution" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2017-12-06 . ^ "prion" . Merriam-Webster Dictionary ^ "prion" . Dictionary.com UnabridgedRandom House .^ https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/27114133/arise-serandy-serena-murray-pairing-puts-all-eyes-mixed-doubles
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