Blend

Of neologism.   May also be referred to as portmanteau and portmanteau word.

A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"; "`motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'"; "`brunch' is a well-known portmanteau".

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  • motel 1 facts

    A motor hotel.

  • workaholic 0 facts

    Person with a compulsive need to work.

  • brunch 0 facts

    Combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning.

  • shopaholic 0 facts

    A compulsive shopper; "shopaholics can never resist a bargain".

  • smog 0 facts

    Air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog.