"Kongish" meaning in English

See Kongish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Hong Kong + English. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Hong Kong|English}} Blend of Hong Kong + English Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kongish
  1. (linguistics) A basilectal variety of Hong Kong English, incorporating features of Cantonese grammar and lexis. Categories (topical): Linguistics Synonyms: Konglish

Alternative forms

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