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^[1]:

     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

• Chinglish
• Engrish
• Japlish
• Manglish
• Singlish
• Spanglish
• Yinglish

 

See also

• Category:Korean pseudo-loans from English

Etymology 2

Blend of Hong Kong +‎ English.

Proper noun

Konglish

1. Alternative form of Kongish.