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Yinglish

Yinglish is when people who speak both Yiddish and English mix the two languages together. It's like if your mom speaks Spanish and your dad speaks English and sometimes they accidentally mix words from both languages when they talk to you. Yinglish is the same thing, but with Yiddish and English. It's a special way of talking that some people use to show that they belong to a certain group or culture. Sometimes Yinglish words become so popular that even people who don't speak Yiddish start using them in their everyday language, like the word "chutzpah," which means being really bold or confident. So, Yinglish is a special way of talking that shows a blending of two languages and cultures.
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