portmanteau

Definition

A linguistic mashup where two words get frisky and produce a hybrid term—like 'brunch' or 'cryptocurrency.' The verbal equivalent of a data structure merge, beloved by marketers trying to make boring things sound innovative.

Example Usage

Our new app is a portmanteau of 'blockchain' and 'synergy,' which explains why nobody understands what it does.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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