In English grammar, we have been learning about a lot of blending words and sights words which can help kids to read words easily. In this session, we would be learning about Portmanteau words.
You might be thinking as to what is this Portmanteau. So basically it is a word that is derived from blending two or more distinct words. For instance, we are well aware of the word – Smog. The word ‘Smog’ is derived from two different words – Smoke and Fog!
In simple words, there can be two different meanings or sub-part that can be packed into one word.
| Fun Fact: A portmanteau is a word that is used in French for a large suitcase. Just like the words, the suitcase also has two parts that can be folded into one. |
A to Z List of 100+ Portmanteau Words
With a good understanding of component parts of portmanteau words, you can help kids in proper comprehension. Here are some words that would help you in understanding the concept of Portmanteau Words.
| affluenza | affluence + influenza |
| alphabet | alpha + bet |
| alphanumeric | alphabetic + numeric |
| anacronym | anachronism + acronym |
| animatronics | animation + electronics |
| anticipointment | anticipation + disappointment |
| autobus | automobile + bus |
| avionics | aviation + electronics |
| backronym | back + acronym |
| bash | bang + smash |
| beefalo | beef + buffalo |
| bionic | biology + electronics |
| biopic | biographical + motion picture |
| bit | binary + digit |
| bleep | blankout + beep |
| blimp | B category + limp |
| blog | web + log |
| blotch | blot + botch |
| blurt | blow + spurt |
| bodacious | body + audacious |
| boost | boom + hoist |
| Brangelina | Brad Pitt + Angela Jolie |
| brash | bold + rash |
| breathalyzer | breath + analyzer |
| brunch | breakfast + lunch |
| buffeteria | buffet + cafeteria |
| bumble | bungle + stumble |
| camcorder | camera + recorder |
| caplet | capsule + tablet |
| celebutant(e) | celebrity + debutant(e) |
| cellophane | cellulose + diaphane |
| chillax | chill + relax |
| chocoholic | chocolate + alcoholic |
| chortle | chuckle + snort |
| chump | chunk + lump |
| chunnel | channel + tunnel |
| cineplex | cinema + complex |
| clash | clap + clash |
| clump | chunk + lump |
| cocacolonization | Coca-Cola + colonization |
| con man | confidence + man |
| contrail | condensation + trail |
| cosplay | costume + play |
| cremains | cremate + remains |
| cyborg | cybernetic + organism |
| daisy | day’s + eye |
| dancercise | dance + exercise |
| dandle | dance + handle |
| ditsy | dizzy + dotty |
| docudrama | documentary + drama |
| dumbfound | dumb + confound |
| econometric | economy+ metric |
| edutainment | education + entertainment |
| electrocute | electronic + execute |
| electronic + mail | |
| emoticon | emotion + icon |
| escalator | escalade + elevator |
| e-zine | electronic + magazine |
| faction | fact + fiction |
| fantabulous | fantastic + fabulous |
| farewell | fare + ye + well |
| flabbergast | flap + aghast |
| flare | flame + glare |
| flaunt | flout + vaunt |
| flop | flap + drop |
| flounder | flounce + founder |
| flunk | flinch + funk |
| flurry | flutter + hurry |
| flush | flash + gush |
| fortnight | fourteen + nights |
| frankenfood | Frankenstein + food |
| frappuccino | frappe + cappuccino |
| freeware | free + software |
| frenemy | friend + enemy |
| gainsay | against + say |
| galumph | gallop + triumph |
| gasohol | gasoline + alcohol |
| genome | gene + chromosome |
| gerrymander | Gerry + salamander |
| ginormous | gigantic + enormous |
| glimmer | gleam + shimmer |
| glitterati | glitter + literati |
| glitz | glamour + ritz |
| glob | globe + blob |
| glop | goo + slop |
| goodbye | God + be (with) + ye |
| goon | gorilla + baboon |
| guesstimate | guess + estimate |
| hassle | haggle + tussle |
| hazmat | hazardous + materials |
| hi-fi | high + fidelity |
| humongous | huge + monstrous |
| infomercial | information + commercial |
| infotainment | information + entertainment |
| intercom | internal + communication |
| Internet | international + network |
| interrobang | interrogative + bang |
| jamboree | jam + soiree |
| jazzercise | jazz + exercise |
| jeggings | jean + leggings |
| kidvid | kids + video |
| knowledgebase | knowledge + database |
| labradooddle | labrador retriever + poodle |
| malware | malicious + software |
| manbag | man + handbag |
| mcmansion | McDonalds + mansion |
| Medicare | medicine + care |
| meld | melt + weld |
| mockumentary | mock + documentary |
| modem | modulator + demodulator |
| moped | motor + pedal |
| motel | motor + hotel |
| motocross | motor + cross country |
| motorcade | motor + cavalcade |
| multiplex | multiplex + complex |
| Muppet | marionette + puppet |
| napalm | naphthene + palmitate |
| netiquette | Internet + etiquette |
| netizen | Internet + citizen |
| netocracy | internet + aristocracy |
| newscast | news + broadcast |
| outpatient | outside + patient |
| pang | pain + sting |
| paratroops | parachute + troops |
| petrochemical | petroleum + chemical |
| pixel | picture + element |
| pizzone | pizza + calzone |
| pluot | plum + apricot |
| podcasting | iPod + broadcasting |
| prequel | precede + sequel |
| prissy | prim + sissy |
| pro-am | professional + amateur |
| prod | poke + rod |
| pulsar | pulsating + star |
| rubbage | rubbish + garbage |
| satisfice | satisfy + suffice |
| scrawl | scribble + sprawl |
| screenager | screen + teenager |
| scrunch | squeeze + crunch |
| scuzzy | scrummy + lousy |
| seascape | sea + landscape |
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