"Janglish" meaning in All languages combined

See Janglish on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Japanese + English, with intended pun on jangle (“sound discordantly”); coined by English author James Kirkup in 1966. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Japanese|English}} Blend of Japanese + English Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Janglish
  1. A variety of English incorporating Japanese words or constructions; English heavily influenced by Japanese grammar or pronunciation. Wikipedia link: James Kirkup Categories (topical): Dialects, English Synonyms: Engrish, Japlish
    Sense id: en-Janglish-en-name-Y7oeojoP Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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