The difference between Frankenword and Portmanteau

When used as nouns, frankenword means a word formed by combining two (or more) other words, whereas portmanteau means a large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.


Portmanteau is also verb with the meaning: to make a portmanteau word.

Portmanteau is also adjective with the meaning: made by combining two (or more) words, stories, etc., in the manner of a linguistic portmanteau.

check bellow for the other definitions of Frankenword and Portmanteau

  1. Frankenword as a noun (neologism):

    A word formed by combining two (or more) other words; a portmanteau.

  1. Portmanteau as a noun:

    A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.

  2. Portmanteau as a noun (Australia, dated):

    A schoolbag; often shortened to port or school port

  3. Portmanteau as a noun (archaic):

    A hook on which to hang clothing.

  1. Portmanteau as an adjective (attributive, linguistics):

    Made by combining two (or more) words, stories, etc., in the manner of a linguistic portmanteau.

  1. Portmanteau as a noun (linguistics):

    A portmanteau word.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: blend frankenword portmanteau word"

  1. Portmanteau as a verb:

    To make a portmanteau word.

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