Portmanteau Words Make Me Chortle at Christmas!

Ms Cathy

Dec 10, 2025

Portmanteau words make me chortle!

Don't get 'hangry' at Christmas time. Have some mince pies! Dig out the mistetoe! (Originally 'mistle' and 'toe'.

Do you prefer 'brunching' or ' chillaxing' at Yuletide. Don't get influenza or 'affluenza'. I promise not to accuse you of 'mansplaining' if you share your portmanteau words!

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