TSP097 - Digging Words: PORTMANTEAU - Two’s company.
May 20, 2019•29 min
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Episode description
Packing more into less is the basis for the creation of portmanteau words. From motel to hazmet to liger and beyond, these linguistically blended words, pro or con, have become part of our lexicon.
Duration - 28:31
VoxBox: Youtube segment featuring Norm Crosby on the Dean Martin Show
Music Credit: Men At Work - People Just Love To Play With Words
Duration - 28:31
VoxBox: Youtube segment featuring Norm Crosby on the Dean Martin Show
Music Credit: Men At Work - People Just Love To Play With Words
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