tinglish

/ˈtɪŋɡlɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A blend of the English language and various local languages, used primarily in Singapore to communicate with people of different ethnicities.

“The use of tinglish in informal conversations is a reflection of Singapore’s multicultural society.”

Synonyms

  • Chinglish
  • Hinglish
  • Singlish

Antonyms

  • purism
  • standard language