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portuglish 

To speak a mixture of portuguese and english at the same time. Intermingling of words in a sentence from both languages that only someone who speaks both languages, or has recently begun to learn the other, would understand.
My in-laws are from Brazil, and I know they're saying something bad about me when they spout off in portuglish.
portuglish by Junkboyy January 6, 2009
Plain English. It's the art of definition, clear and easy to understand. Breaking complicated explanations down to the simple basics. Also know as "dumbing it down."
After explaining it over and over, I finally had to break it down into plenglish. Then they understood.
Plenglish by Ooobliette March 7, 2010

Portuglish 

Poorly spoken Portuguese with english words replacing those which the speaker doesn't know or can't remember. Usually spoken by 1st/2nd generation Portuguese-Americans to their older relatives.
I had to translate the doctor for my Grandfather, but my Portuglish was so bad I had to call my Uncle.
Portuglish by d i s c c o m p February 23, 2009

Korenglish 

1. A language blended with the Korean and English language; 2. Broken English spoken by a person of Korean decent.
Master Yu speaks Korenglish.

I have not seen him in so much long time.

If fish tank is not clear, fish they cannot see.

Empty can make big noise.

Bill Jones is the worstest guy.

Where you come from?
Korenglish by megan February 13, 2005

penglishes 

When u man cant handle dis
Dis here is too penglishes
penglishes by OriginalPengBoi January 31, 2014

PhonEnglish 

When your phone decides to spice up your messages with its own English and auto-correct.
Sorry, stupid phone. I meant "hamburgers" not "armed burglers." Damn PhonEnglish!
PhonEnglish by Karmaquence July 11, 2018