What are examples of portmanteau? I need 10 portmanteau words that are verbs. Like twist + swirl = twirl. I have to write an equation like that for each one (containing the two words).

1 Answer
May 21, 2016

That's all I can think of.

Explanation:

1)education + entertainment = edutainment
2)fan + magazine = fanzine
3)medical + care = Medicare
4)parachute + troops = paratroops
5)motor + hotel = motel
6)camera + recorder = camcorder
7)web + log = blog
8)iPod + broadcasting = podcasting
9)costume + play = cosplay
10)spoon + fork = spork