TSP097 - Digging Words: PORTMANTEAU - Two’s company.

May 20, 2019 · 28m 31s
TSP097 - Digging Words: PORTMANTEAU - Two’s company.
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Packing more into less is the basis for the creation of portmanteau words. From motel to hazmet to liger and beyond, these linguistically blended words, pro or con, have become...

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Packing more into less is the basis for the creation of portmanteau words. From motel to hazmet to liger and beyond, these linguistically blended words, pro or con, have become part of our lexicon.

Duration - 28:31

VoxBox: Youtube segment featuring Norm Crosby on the Dean Martin Show

Music Credit: Men At Work - People Just Love To Play With Words
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Author Peter Noce & Harry Posner
Organization Peter Noce & Harry Posner
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