PORTMANTEAU WORD
(noun)Definitions
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Portmanteau Word.
Portmanteau Word - as a noun
A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
Example: "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The word 'brunch' is a portmanteau word combining 'breakfast' and 'lunch'."
"'Smog' is a portmanteau word formed by combining 'smoke' and 'fog'."
"'Spork' is a portmanteau word that blends 'spoon' and 'fork'."
"The term 'chillax' is a portmanteau word meaning to chill and relax simultaneously."
"'Bromance' is a portmanteau word that describes a close but non-sexual friendship between two men."
