Portmanteau
/ˌpɔːrtˈmæn.toʊ/
Synonyms
- blend
- combination
- compound
- mashup
Slang Meanings
A clever or catchy word that is fun to say.
That new portmanteau they came up with is really catchy!
A term used for jargon that merges two concepts.
In tech, we often use portmanteaus to describe new innovations.