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What is words like brunch called?

Words like "brunch" are called portmanteaus or blends.

Portmanteau is a word formed by combining parts of two or more other words. It's like a suitcase that carries multiple things, hence the name, which comes from the French word "portmanteau" meaning "suitcase."

Blend is another term used for a portmanteau, emphasizing the merging of elements from different words.

Here are some other examples of portmanteaus:

* Smog (smoke + fog)

* Motel (motor + hotel)

* Spork (spoon + fork)

* Brexit (Britain + exit)

* Frenemy (friend + enemy)

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