Spanglish

noun Span·glish \ˈspaŋ-glish, -lish\

: Spanish that includes the use of English words

Full Definition of SPANGLISH

: Spanish marked by numerous borrowings from English; broadly : any of various combinations of Spanish and English

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blend of Spanish and English

First Known Use: 1958

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