Konglish

English

Etymology 1

Blend of Korean +‎ English.

Proper noun

Konglish

  1. Korean pseudo-anglicisms; Korean coinages based on English roots.
  2. (derogatory) Any of various varieties of Korean English having distinctive lexis, syntax and phonology.
    • 2010 May 25, Dwight Garner, “English as a Juggernaut Conquers the World With Glee and an OMG”, in New York Times‎:
      He stands back and witnesses with awe the language’s myriad offshoots, like Manglish (Malay and English) and Konglish (English in South Korea).
Coordinate terms

See also
  • Category:Korean pseudo-loans from English

Etymology 2

Blend of Hong Kong +‎ English.

Proper noun

Konglish

  1. Alternative form of Kongish.
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