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Portmanteau

/pɔːtˈmæntoʊ/noun
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A portmanteau is a word created by merging parts of two or more words, combining their meanings into a fresh, efficient hybrid, like 'brunch' from 'breakfast' and 'lunch'. This playful linguistic tool has exploded in popularity for its brevity and cleverness, especially in digital communication and branding, where it helps coin memorable terms that resonate in everyday life.

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