A term commonly used by mistake by people not originally from Portland to refer to people that live in the Portland area, not realizing the proper term is Portlander. The term is derived from the show Portlandia, and incorrectly thus assumes that people of Portland are referred to as Portlandians. The term surfaced about 10 years ago for that reason, and is often used mockingly by Portlanders in reference to transplants who moved to the area, especially hipsters.
Portlanders hate Portlandians.
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A portmanteau specifically used by people in the Portland area. Or, any portmanteau as it is used by Portlanders or about Portland.
- Should we get brunch? Also, did you know that 'brunch' is a portmanteau of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'?
- Let’s go to Screen Door, and I believe the correct term here is 'Portlanteau'.
- Let’s go to Screen Door, and I believe the correct term here is 'Portlanteau'.
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