Yinglish

[ ying-glishor, often, -lish ]

noun

1. English characterized by a large number of Yiddish words and expressions.

Yinglish

/ ˈjɪŋɡlɪʃ /

noun

1. a dialect of English spoken esp by Jewish immigrants to New York, and heavily influenced by Yiddish constructions and loan words AlsoYenglish

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yinglish¹

1950–55, Americanism; blend of Yiddish and English

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yinglish¹

from Yi ( ddish ) + ( E ) nglish

Example Sentences

The exhibition traces a century of American comics, starting with the basic three-box strips in newspapers, often in “Yinglish”, a mix of Yiddish and English.

From The Guardian

We speak what we call Yinglish, a combination of Yiddish and English and Talmudic ancient Hebrew.

From Salon

For years, Ehrlich has made a circuit of yeshivas in Israel’s religious cities, like Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, offering his Yinglish patter to pious students in exchange for a few shekels.

From New York Times

Like everyone in the gym, they speak a mixture of Spanish and English - or "Yinglish," as Alvarez calls it - and Alvarez shows the same exuberance during practice that's become his trademark on the competition floor.

From Seattle Times