Portmanteau(noun)
A word formed by blending two words and combining their meanings.
Hindi meaning:दो शब्दों को मिलाकर बना हुआ शब्द
Synonyms: Blend, Word blend, Combination word, Hybrid word
Antonyms: Separate words, Unblended term, Pure word, Single word
Example: Brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch.
Trick to remember: Think of a suitcase packing two things together—portmanteau packs two words into one.
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