A word which, as an acronym or backronym, has a meaning related to the meaning of the words constituting the acronym or backronym; such as PLATO for "Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching" alluding to Plato, the philosopher and teacher.
The feminist movement has sought for years to address the imbalance present in a hierarchical, i.e. male-dominated, society. Recognition of female members of society has been progressing for many years, however it is a long, slow road.
Some radical feminists were too eager for change and believed that words that included male identifiers should be revised to include female identifiers. Although "chairman"and "spokesman" were easily dealt with (becoming "chairperson" and "spokesperson" respectively) others were not.
Some were believed to be male identifiers but, in fact, were not. One of the most notable was the "his" in "history", which was changed to "herstory". Yet others were selectively ignored for reasons best known to the activists; their omission paints a picture of the mental state of some revisionists. They include "hissy fit" and "histrionics", and such blind selectivity is now known as "herstrionics" and "hersy fits".
Naco, a portmanteau of nacho and taco. Coined by Ron Stoppable in the tv show Kim Possible. It is created by taking nacho chips and cheese, mixing them with the fillings of a taco, placing it all in a tortilla, and lifting up the sides to form the bag-like shape.
Comments by natalie_portmanteaux
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word teenado
Teenado, a portmanteau of teen and tornado.
April 27, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word gunbrella
Gunbrella, a portmanteau of gun and umbrella.
April 26, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word pizzadilla
Pizzadilla, a portmanteau of pizza and quesadilla.
April 26, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word pizzarito
Pizzarito, a portmanteau of pizza and burrito.
April 26, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word anyweird
Anyweird, a portmanteau of anyway and weird.
April 25, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word toadpole
Toadpole, a portmanteau of toad and tadpole.
April 25, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word matchelor
Matchelor, a portmanteau of match and bachelor.
April 25, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word funaway
Funaway, a portmanteau of fun and runaway.
April 16, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Jython
Jython, a portmanteau of Java and Python.
March 25, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word strawbango
Strawbango, a portmanteau of strawberry and mango.
March 15, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word leaflute
Leaflute, a portmanteau of leaf and flute.
March 13, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word funpetition
Funpetition, a portmanteau of fun and competition.
March 12, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word conficool
Conficool, a portmanteau of confident and cool.
February 17, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Gritalian
Gritalian, a portmanteau of Greek and Italian.
February 17, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word megalossal
Megalossal, a portmanteau of mega and colossal.
February 9, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word gellet
Gellet, a portmanteau of gel and pellet.
February 2, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word exstyched
Exstyched, a portmanteau of excited and styched (stoked + psyched).
January 26, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word styched
Styched, a portmanteau of stoked and psyched.
January 26, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word lapkin
Lapkin, a portmanteau of lap and napkin.
January 17, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word dadication
Dadication, a portmanteau of dad and dedication.
January 9, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word wet-getables
Wet-getables, a portmanteau of wet and vegetables.
January 9, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word snuke
Snuke, a portmanteau of suitcase and nuke.
January 8, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word chickle
Chickle, a portmanteau of cheese and pickle.
January 8, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Swampsgiving
Swampsgiving, a portmanteau of swamp and Thanksgiving.
January 4, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word yarf
Yarf, a portmanteau of yak and barf.
January 3, 2024
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word joutfit
Joutfit, a portmanteau of jeans and outfit.
December 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word vanifesto
Vanifesto, a portmanteau of van and manifesto.
December 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word stewp
Stewp, a portmanteau of stew and soup.
December 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bingpot
Bingpot, a portmanteau of bingo and jackpot.
December 25, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word lollygargling
Lollygargling, a portmanteau of lollygagging and gargling.
December 25, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word circumchance
Circumchance, a portmanteau of circumstance and chance.
December 13, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word snoobing
Snoobing, a portmanteau of snow and tubing.
December 12, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word baditude
Baditude, a portmanteau of bad and attitude.
December 12, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word peppermintini
Peppermintini, a portmanteau of peppermint and martini.
December 12, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word happenchance
Happenchance, a portmanteau of happenstance and chance.
December 6, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word happenstance
Happenstance, a portmanteau of happening and circumstance.
December 6, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word wokesperson
Wokesperson, a portmanteau of woke and spokesperson.
December 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Thankszilla
Thankszilla, a portmanteau of Thanksgiving and Godzilla.
December 1, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word frolf
Frolf, a portmanteau of frisbee and golf.
December 1, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word naanwich
Naanwich, a portmanteau of naan and sandwich.
December 1, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word scromiting
Scromiting, a portmanteau of screaming and vomiting.
December 1, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word hoopy
Hoopy, a portmanteau of hungry and loopy.
November 27, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Chicagorilla
Chicagorilla, a portmanteau of Chicago and gorilla.
November 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Mazdarati
Mazdarati, a portmanteau of Mazda and Maserati.
November 25, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word soccasins
Soccasins, a portmanteau of socks and moccasins.
November 24, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word freakend
Freakend, a portmanteau of freak and weekend.
November 24, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Spaturday
Spaturday, a portmanteau of spa and Saturday.
November 24, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shooties
Shooties, a portmanteau of shoes and booties.
November 24, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shoecation
Shoecation, a portmanteau of shoes and vacation.
November 24, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word jazzaret
Jazzaret, a portmanteau of jazz and cabaret.
November 22, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word scanoe
Scanoe, a portmanteau of skiff and canoe.
November 18, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word skinoe
Skinoe, a portmanteau of ski and canoe.
November 18, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word thanquet
Thanquet, a portmanteau of thank and banquet.
November 18, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word pinkles
Pinkles, a portmanteau of pink and sprinkles.
November 17, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word grillbilly
Grillbilly, a portmanteau of grill and hillbilly.
November 17, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Thanksgrilling
Thanksgrilling, a portmanteau of Thanksgiving and grilling.
November 16, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word waffsicle
Waffsicle, a portmanteau of waffle and icicle.
November 13, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word snacktivity
Snacktivity, a portmanteau of snack and activity.
November 10, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word skyan
Skyan, a portmanteau of sky-blue and cyan.
November 10, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word fineapple
Fineapple, a portmanteau of fine and pineapple.
November 10, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word incognegro
Incognegro, a portmanteau of incognito and negro.
November 10, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bootyful
Bootyful, a portmanteau of booty and beautiful.
November 7, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word brokini
Brokini, a portmanteau of bro and bikini.
October 27, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word suitiform
Suitiform, a portmanteau of suit and uniform.
October 16, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word dadchelor
Dadchelor, a portmanteau of dad and bachelor.
October 13, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word snurb
Snurb, a portmanteau of snob and urbanite.
October 13, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word froad
Froad, a portmanteau of frog and toad.
October 11, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word perfexcellent
Perfexcellent, a portmanteau of perfect and excellent.
October 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word narts
Narts, a portmanteau of napkins and darts.
October 2, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word nomance
Nomance, a portmanteau of no and romance.
October 1, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word adventurecation
Adventurecation, a portmanteau of adventure and vacation.
September 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word kwing
Kwing, a portmanteau of queen and king.
September 25, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word preport
Preport, a portmanteau of preemptive and report.
September 25, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word kissper
Kissper, from kiss and whisper.
September 23, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word fremesis
Fremesis, a portmanteau of friend and nemesis.
September 22, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word vorny
Vorny, a portmanteau of vore and horny.
September 21, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word trashion
Trashion, a portmanteau of trash and fashion.
September 21, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bugxiety
Bugxiety, a portmanteau of bugs and anxiety.
September 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word clustomer
Clustomer, a portmanteau of cluster and customer.
September 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word costimate
Costimate, a portmanteau of cost and estimate.
September 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word cemeterrarium
Cemeterrarium, a portmanteau of cemetery and terrarium.
September 18, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word hotgry
Hotgry, a portmanteau of hot and angry.
September 5, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word streamium
Streamium, a portmanteau of streaming and premium.
August 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word penthusiasm
Penthusiasm, a portmanteau of pen and enthusiasm.
August 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word wordnik
Wordnik, a portmanteau of word and beatnik.
August 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word beatnik
Beatnik, a portmanteau of beat and Sputnik.
August 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bloviation
Bloviation, a portmanteau of blow and deviation.
August 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bloviate
Bloviate, a portmanteau of blow and deviate.
August 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word femullet
Femullet, a portmanteau of female and mullet.
August 25, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word kustard
Kustard, a portmanteau of ketchup and mustard.
August 24, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Godsmack
Godsmack, a portmanteau of God and gobsmack.
August 24, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word boydle
Boydle, a portmanteau of boy and girdle.
August 22, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word hurriquake
Hurriquake, a portmanteau of hurricane and earthquake.
August 21, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word spanktastic
Spanktastic, a portmanteau of spank and fantastic.
August 16, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sparktastic
Sparktastic, a portmanteau of spark and fantastic.
August 16, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word hobbytunity
Hobbytunity, a portmanteau of hobby and opportunity.
August 15, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word lymon
Lymon, a portmanteau of lime and lemon.
August 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Swe-bop
Swe-bop, a portmanteau of Swedish and bebop.
August 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shewee
Shewee, a portmanteau of she and weewee.
August 11, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shenis
Shenis, a portmanteau of she and penis.
August 11, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word scorigami
Scorigami, a portmanteau of score and origami.
August 7, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word vanbulance
Vanbulance, a portmanteau of van and ambulance.
August 7, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word typosuction
Typosuction, a portmanteau of typo and liposuction.
August 7, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word hairagami
Hairagami, a portmanteau of hair and origami.
August 5, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word fraudience
Fraudience, a portmanteau of fraud and audience.
August 5, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word threet-cute
Threet-cute, a portmanteau of three and meet cute.
August 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word meet-two-t
Meet-two-t, a portmanteau of meet cute and two.
August 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word raspbrie
Raspbrie, a portmanteau of raspberry and brie.
August 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word strawbrie
Strawbrie, a portmanteau of strawberry and brie.
August 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bluebrie
Bluebrie, a portmanteau of blueberry and brie.
August 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word cranbrie
Cranbrie, a portmanteau of cranberry and brie.
August 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word chinchilladas
Chinchilladas, a portmanteau of chinchilla and enchiladas.
July 31, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word dramastic
Dramastic, a portmanteau of dramatic and drastic.
July 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word manniversary
Manniversary, a portmanteau of man and anniversary.
July 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word acid-ent
Acid-ent, a portmanteau of acid and accident.
July 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word tantoo
Tantoo, a portmanteau of tan and tattoo.
July 21, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word cumbrella
Cumbrella, a portmanteau of cum and umbrella.
July 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word tapekini
Tapekini, a portmanteau of tape and bikini.
July 11, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word prognostalgia
Prognostalgia, a portmanteau of prognostication and nostalgia.
July 5, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word smision
Smision, a portmanteau of smell and vision.
July 4, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word Skinemax
Skinemax, a portmanteau of skin and Cinemax.
July 4, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word pornovation
Pornovation, a portmanteau of pornography and innovation.
July 4, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word skinema
Skinema, a portmanteau of skin and cinema.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word antiquitech
Antiquitech, a portmanteau of antiquity and tech.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shamboo
Shamboo, a portmanteau of sham and bamboo.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word smaste
Smaste, a portmanteau of smell and taste.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word fearection
Fearection, a portmanteau of fear and erection.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sackne
Sackne, a portmanteau of sack and acne.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word crackne
Crackne, a portmanteau of crack and acne.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word backne
Backne, a portmanteau of back and acne.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word fapkin
Fapkin, from fap and napkin.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word innoventing
Innoventing, a portmanteau of innovating and inventing.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word hufu
Hufu, a portmanteau of human and tofu.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word blurple
Blurple, a portmanteau of blue and purple.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word cryptex
Cryptex, a portmanteau of cryptology and codex.
July 3, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word dayjamas
Dayjamas, a portmanteau of daytime and pajamas.
July 1, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word proplifting
Proplifting, a portmanteau of propagating and shoplifting.
June 30, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word weediquette
Weediquette, a portmanteau of weed and etiquette.
June 30, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word snoregasm
Snoregasm, a portmanteau of snore and orgasm.
June 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word boregasm
Boregasm, a portmanteau of boring and orgasm.
June 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sadgasm
Sadgasm, a portmanteau of sad and orgasm.
June 26, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sexpo
Sexpo, a portmanteau of sex and expo.
June 23, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sadlarious
Sadlarious, a portmanteau of sad and hilarious.
June 22, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word quamputer
Quamputer, a portmanteau of quantum and computer.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sexpedition
Sexpedition, a portmanteau of sex and expedition.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sexhibition
Sexhibition, a portmanteau of sex and exhibition.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sexperiment
Sexperiment, a portmanteau of sex and experiment.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sexperience
Sexperience, a portmanteau of sex and experience.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sextra
Sextra, a portmanteau of sex and extra.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word balldo
Balldo, a portmanteau of balls and dildo.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word chindo
Chindo, a portmanteau of chin and dildo.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word drilldo
Drilldo, a portmanteau of drill and dildo.
June 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word cranbaisin
Cranbaisin, a portmanteau of cranberry and raisin.
See also craisin.
May 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word raspbaisin
Raspbaisin, a portmanteau of raspberry and raisin.
May 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word strawbaisin
Strawbaisin, a portmanteau of strawberry and raisin.
May 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bluebaisin
Bluebaisin, a portmanteau of blueberry and raisin.
May 28, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word starburns
Starburns, a portmanteau of star and sideburns.
May 27, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word wriggle
Wriggle, a portmanteau of writhe and wiggle.
March 27, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word drugspert
Drugspert, a portmanteau of drugs and expert.
March 24, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word smackaroons
Smackaroons, a portmanteau of smackers and doubloons (with influence from macaroons).
March 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word clipazine
Clipazine, a portmanteau of clip and magazine.
March 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word flatterfied
Flatterfied, a portmanteau of flattered and terrified.
March 20, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word beater
Beater, a portmanteau of beta tester and cheater.
March 17, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word factual
Factual, a portmanteau of fact and actual.
March 17, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word huggle
Huggle, a portmanteau of hug and snuggle.
March 17, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word thighangle
Thighangle, a portmanteau of thigh gap and triangle.
A thigh gap in the shape of a triangle.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word thiamond
Thiamond, a portmanteau of thigh gap and diamond.
A thigh gap in the shape of a diamond.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word spasino
Spasino, a portmanteau of spa and casino.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word cranberrita
Cranberrita, a portmanteau of cranberry and margarita.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word raspberrita
Raspberrita, a portmanteau of raspberry and margarita.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word strawberrita
Strawberrita, a portmanteau of strawberry and margarita.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word blueberrita
Blueberrita, a portmanteau of blueberry and margarita.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word mangorita
Mangorita, a portmanteau of mango and margarita.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word dollarita
Dollarita, a portmanteau of dollar and margarita.
March 14, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word flagkini
Flagkini, a portmanteau of flag and bikini.
March 8, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shaxing
Shaxing, a portmanteau of shaving and waxing.
March 4, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word groutfit
Groutfit, a portmanteau of gray and outfit.
March 2, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shax
Shax, a portmanteau of shave and wax.
March 2, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word banoodles
Banoodles, a portmanteau of bananas and noodles.
January 15, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bougar
Bougar, a portmanteau of bobcat and cougar.
A bobcat × cougar hybrid.
January 15, 2023
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word preply
Preply, a portmanteau of preemptive and reply.
December 21, 2022
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word bisasual
Bisasual, a portmanteau of business and casual.
December 21, 2022
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sexsensually
Sexsensually, a portmanteau of sexually and sensually.
December 21, 2022
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word strippercize
Strippercize, a portmanteau of stripper and exercise.
December 21, 2022
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word incobegence
Incobegence, a portmanteau of incompetence and arrogance.
September 16, 2022
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word tamp
Tamp, a portmanteau of tap and stamp.
November 3, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word must
Must, a portmanteau of mold and dust.
November 3, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word invezzling
Invezzling, a portmanteau of investing and embezzling.
November 2, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word murdercide
Murdercide, a portmanteau of murder and suicide.
October 1, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word apronym
Apronym, a portmanteau of apropos and acronym.
A word which, as an acronym or backronym, has a meaning related to the meaning of the words constituting the acronym or backronym; such as PLATO for "Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching" alluding to Plato, the philosopher and teacher.
July 4, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word poontank
Poontank, a portmanteau of poontang and tank.
June 20, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word flancakes
Flancakes, a portmanteau of flan and pancakes.
June 20, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word herstrionics
Herstrionics, a portmanteau of her and histrionics.
The feminist movement has sought for years to address the imbalance present in a hierarchical, i.e. male-dominated, society. Recognition of female members of society has been progressing for many years, however it is a long, slow road.
Some radical feminists were too eager for change and believed that words that included male identifiers should be revised to include female identifiers. Although "chairman"and "spokesman" were easily dealt with (becoming "chairperson" and "spokesperson" respectively) others were not.
Some were believed to be male identifiers but, in fact, were not. One of the most notable was the "his" in "history", which was changed to "herstory". Yet others were selectively ignored for reasons best known to the activists; their omission paints a picture of the mental state of some revisionists. They include "hissy fit" and "histrionics", and such blind selectivity is now known as "herstrionics" and "hersy fits".
June 20, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word chitch
Chitch, a portmanteau of chick and bitch.
June 18, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word vajungle
Vajungle, a portmanteau of vagina and jungle.
June 8, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word cardening
Cardening, a portmanteau of car and gardening.
May 17, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word vagrant
Vagrant, a portmanteau of vagabond and migrant.
May 15, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word enchalupa
Enchalupa, a portmanteau of enchilada and chalupa.
April 28, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word quesarito
Quesarito, a portmanteau of quesadilla and burrito.
April 28, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word quesalupa
Quesalupa, a portmanteau of quesadilla and chalupa.
April 28, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word naco
Naco, a portmanteau of nacho and taco. Coined by Ron Stoppable in the tv show Kim Possible. It is created by taking nacho chips and cheese, mixing them with the fillings of a taco, placing it all in a tortilla, and lifting up the sides to form the bag-like shape.
April 28, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word dadvice
Dadvice, a portmanteau of dad and advice.
April 28, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word castrophony
Castrophony, a portmanteau of catastrophe and cacophony.
April 27, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word dramadjacent
Dramadjacent, a portmanteau of drama and adjacent.
April 23, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word fatberg
Fatberg, a portmanteau of fat and iceberg.
March 29, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word spunion
Spunion, a portmanteau of spun-out and onion.
March 29, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sexterity
Sexterity, a portmanteau of sex and dexterity.
March 29, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word snow-how
Snow-how, a portmanteau of snow and know-how.
March 29, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word mizzle
Mizzle, a portmanteau of mist and drizzle.
January 7, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word burble
Burble, a portmanteau of bubble and gurgle.
January 1, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word panko
Panko, a portmanteau of pan (Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish for bread) and ko (short for coating)
January 1, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word parsnip
Parsnip, a portmanteau of Pastinaca and turnip (though often confused with parsley root leftover after the leaves and stems have been snipped).
January 1, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word hobo
Hobo, a portmanteau of homeless and Bohemian.
January 1, 2021
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word thump
Thump, a portmanteau of thud and bump.
December 25, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word blumpkin
Blumpkin, a portmanteau of blowjob and pumpkin (slang for anus).
December 4, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word hump
Hump, a portmanteau of hunch and lump.
December 4, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word scrunt
Scrunt, a portmanteau of scrounge and grunt.
December 4, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word covidiot
Covidiot, a portmanteau of covid and idiot. A person who is foolishly reckless with respect to avoiding contracting or spreading COVID-19.
August 31, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sedge
Sedge, a portmanteau of saw-like and edge. Sedge leaves have serrated edges unlike the other graminoids: grasses and rushes.
June 7, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word trill
Trill, a portmanteau of true and real.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shepherd
Shepherd, a portmanteau of sheep and herd.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word ineptitude
Ineptitude, a portmanteau of inept and aptitude.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word jangle
Jangle, a portmanteau of jingle and dangle.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word icicle
Icicle, a portmanteau of ice and sickle.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word grumble
Grumble, a portmanteau of grunt and mumble.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word groan
Groan, a portmanteau of grunt and moan.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word glitz
Glitz, a portmanteau of glamour and ritz.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word glitter
Glitter, a portmanteau of glimmer and litter.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word stroll
Stroll, a portmanteau of stride and roll.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word splosh
Splosh, a portmanteau of splash and slosh.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sneer
Sneer, a portmanteau of snort and leer.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word snark
Snark, a portmanteau of snide and remark.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word shimmer
Shimmer, a portmanteau of shine and glimmer.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word flare
Flare, a portmanteau of flame and glare.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word clasp
Clasp, a portmanteau of clip and grasp.
March 8, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word sausage
Sausage, a portmanteau of <i>sow</i> and <i>sage</i>, from the meat of a sow (swine) originally spiced with sage.
February 28, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word menopause
Menopause, a portmanteau of <i>menstrual</i> and <i>pause</i>.
February 28, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word artichoke
Artichoke, a portmanteau of <i>heart</i> and <i>choke</i>, from the edible heart and inedible choke.
February 28, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word barrel
Barrel, a portmanteau of <i>bear</i> and <i>roll</i>, bears a load and is able to roll.
February 28, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrow, from wheelbarrel, a portmanteau of <i>wheel</i> and <i>barrel</i>.
February 28, 2020
natalie_portmanteaux commented on the word wheelbarrel
Wheelbarrel, a portmanteau of <i>wheel</i> and <i>barrel</i>, is a <i>wheeled</i> drum or <i>barrel</i> used to bear loads. (See: wheelbarrow)
February 28, 2020
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