"Word Birthday: Portmanteaus"
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- Mansplain (man + explain)2008
- Blog (web + log)1998
- Infomercial (info + commercial)1983
- Email (electronic + mail)1982
- Motel (motor + hotel)1925
- Smog (smoke + fog)1905
- Brunch (breakfast + lunch)1896
Online Etymology Dictionary
mansplainâŦ
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
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blogâŦ
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
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infomercialâŦ
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
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emailâŦ
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
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motelâŦ
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
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smogâŦ
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
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brunchâŦ
Retrieved 15 February 2026 by Doogi
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