"Janglish" meaning in English

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Proper name

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, {{l|en|jangle||sound discordantly}} jangle (“sound discordantly”) 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

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