Today we will learn more about ‘blending words’.
You can review the first lesson here englishtips4u.com/2012/06/27/engclass-blending-words/
You can review the second lesson here englishtips4u.com/2018/06/17/engclass-blending-words-2/

Here are some examples of blending words:
1. Dramedy (drama + comedy).
Meaning: a movie or TV programme that combines elements of drama and comedy.

1. Chillax (chill + relax).
   Meaning: to become calm and relax.

2. Hangry (hungry + angry).
   Meaning: bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger.

3. Brainiac (brain + maniac).
   Meaning: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality.

4. Snark (snide + remark).
   Meaning: an attitude or expression of mocking irreverence and sarcasm.

5. Infomercial (information + commercial).
   Meaning: a TV programme that promotes a product in an informative and supposedly objective way.

6. Chocoholic (chocolate + alcoholic).
   Meaning: a person who is addicted to chocolate.

7. Moped (motor + pedal).
   Meaning: a low-power, lightweight motorized bicycle.

8. Edutainment (education + entertainment).
   Meaning: things which are designed to be entertaining and educational at the same time.

9. Jeggings (jeans + leggings).
   Meaning: tight-fitting stretch pants, made to look like denim.

10. Vitamin (vital + amine).
    Meaning: substances that you need in order to remain healthy.

11. Malware (malicious + softwarehic).
    Meaning: any program or file that is intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, or computer network.

Compiled and written by @sherlydarmali for @EnglishTips4U on Sunday, July 1, 2018.