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Janglish en · PROPN

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. A variety of English incorporating Japanese words or constructions; English heavily influenced by Japanese grammar or pronunciation.

Synonyms

Engrish · Japlish

wikipedia: James Kirkup