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1. Brunch [Breakfast + Lunch]
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A late morning meal typically enjoyed between breakfast and lunch hours.
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2. Smog [Smoke + Fog]
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Air pollution consisting of a mixture of smoke and fog.
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3. Spork [Spoon + Fork]
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A hybrid utensil combining the features of a spoon and a fork.
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4. Blog [Web + Log]
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A website or online platform where individuals or groups share information, opinions, or experiences.
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5. Podcast
[iPod + Broadcast]
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A digital audio or video file available for streaming or download over the internet.
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6. Bollywood
[Bombay + Hollywood]
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The Indian film industry, centered in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), known for its Hindi-language films.
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7. Motel [Motor + Hotel]
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A hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically located near a highway or major road.
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8. Brangelina
[Brad + Angelina]
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A celebrity couple name combining the names Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
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9. Chillax [Chill + Relax]
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To calm down or unwind in a relaxed manner.
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10. Ginormous
[Gigantic + Enormous]
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Extremely large or huge in size.
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11. Cosplay [Costume + Play]
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The practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, especially for events or conventions.
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12. Hangry [Hungry + Angry]
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Irritable or short-tempered due to hunger.
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13. Infomercial
[Information + Commercial]
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A television program that presents information or demonstrations about a product, often with the intention of selling it.
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14. Guesstimate [Guess + Estimate]
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An approximate calculation or estimation based on limited information.
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15. Frenemy [Friend + Enemy]
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A person with whom one maintains a friendly relationship despite underlying competition or conflict.
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16. Edutainment [Education + Entertainment]
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Media or content that combines educational elements with entertainment, often used for learning purposes.
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17. Mockumentary [Mock + Documentary]
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A fictional film or television program presented in the style of a documentary.
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18. Staycation [Stay + Vacation]
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A holiday spent at home or nearby, often involving leisure activities within one’s own city or region.
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19. Electrocute [Electric + Execute]
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To injure or kill someone by electric shock.
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20. Workaholic [Work + Alcoholic]
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A person who is addicted to working and has a compulsive need to work excessively.
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21. Infotainment
[Information + Entertainment]
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Media content that combines informative or educational elements with entertainment.
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22. Sexting [Sex + Texting]
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Sending sexually explicit messages, images, or videos via text message.
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23. Brangelina [Brad + Angelina]
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A celebrity couple name combining the names Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
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24. Breathalyzer [Breath + Analyzer]
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A device used by law enforcement to measure a person’s blood alcohol content by analyzing their breath.
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25. Cyborg [Cybernetic + Organism]
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A fictional or hypothetical being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts.
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26. Telethon [Television + Marathon]
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A television program or event lasting several hours, often aimed at raising money for charity through donations.
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27. Biopic [Biography + Picture]
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A film or television program that depicts the life of a real person, usually a famous figure or celebrity.
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28. Mancave [Man + Cave]
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A designated space or room in a home, typically decorated and furnished to suit the preferences of a man.
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29. Docudrama [Documentary + Drama]
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A film or television program that combines elements of documentary and drama genres.
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30. Webinar [Web + Seminar]
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A seminar, lecture, or workshop conducted over the internet.
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31. Affluenza [Affluence + Influenza]
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A term used to describe a negative psychological or social impact resulting from the pursuit of wealth and material possessions.
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32. Labradoodle [Labrador + Poodle]
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A crossbreed dog resulting from the mating of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
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33. Brunch [Breakfast + Lunch]
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A late morning meal typically enjoyed between breakfast and lunch hours.
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34. Glamping [Glamorous + Camping]
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Camping that involves luxurious accommodations and amenities, often in a natural outdoor setting.
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35. Mocktail [Mock + Cocktail]
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A non-alcoholic beverage designed to resemble a cocktail in appearance or flavor.
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36. Phablet [Phone + Tablet]
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A smartphone with a screen size larger than typical smartphones but smaller than tablets.
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37. Oxymoron [Oxygen + Moron]
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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as “jumbo shrimp” or “deafening silence.”
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38. Spanglish [Spanish + English]
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A hybrid language or dialect that blends elements of Spanish and English, commonly spoken in bilingual communities.
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39. Chillax [Chill + Relax]
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To calm down or unwind in a relaxed manner.
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40. Voicemail [Voice + Mail]
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A recorded message left by a caller when the intended recipient is unavailable to answer the phone.
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41. Staycation [Stay + Vacation]
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A holiday spent at home or nearby, often involving leisure activities within one’s own city or region.
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42. Carjacking [Car + Hijacking]
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The theft of a vehicle by force or threat of violence against the driver or passengers.
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43. Mocktail [Mock + Cocktail]
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A non-alcoholic beverage designed to resemble a cocktail in appearance or flavor.
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44. Phablet [Phone + Tablet]
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A smartphone with a screen size larger than typical smartphones but smaller than tablets.
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45. Cyborg [Cybernetic + Organism]
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A fictional or hypothetical being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts.
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46. Brangelina [Brad + Angelina]
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A celebrity couple name combining the names Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
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47. Cosplay [Costume + Play]
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The practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, especially for events or conventions.
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48. Labradoodle [Labrador + Poodle]
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A crossbreed dog resulting from the mating of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
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49. Infomercial
[Information + Commercial]
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A television program that presents information or demonstrations about a product, often with the intention of selling it.
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50. Telethon [Television + Marathon]
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A television program or event lasting several hours, often aimed at raising money for charity through donations.
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