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A seemingly confusing new language that actually uses the common English Language backwards. Also it is a way for bored people to find entertainment by making fun of other people without them knowing. :)
I ylaer epoh uoy t'nod dneps ot gnol gniyrt ot erugif Hsilgne tuo; Fi uoy od ruoy diputs!
Hsilgne by Hsilgnes's Creator February 24, 2011
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a backwards language with many claimed creators, including myself.
(there are so many entries for backwards english on urban dictionary, and one of them is from "hsilgne's creator")
Hsilgne Guy: .sdrawkcab gnikaeps ma I
English Guy: What?
Bilingual Guy: I am speaking backwards.
English Guy: WOW!
Hsilgne by sdrawkcaB cult member August 24, 2021
The language of English but all letters are backwards. Another word for hsilgne is “glisheng” which is the easier way of saying the language.
I kaeps glisheng= i speak hsilgne
Or you could say it like:
I kaeps hsilgne = i speak english
More examples:

Ih mi Sarah = Hi im Sarah.
Wow re’uoy os looc! = Wow you’re so cool!
hsilgne by Indiiaa December 24, 2023
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