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A portmanteau is a word that has been made by combining parts

of other words. Find the words that combined to make these


portmanteau words.
paratroops
breathalyser
o’clock
smog
squiggle
telecast
motel
moped
Medicare
heliport
brunch
smiggle
hospice
emoticons
blog
bash
sitcom
fortnight

MargD
Portmanteau Answers
paratroops parachute and troops

breathalyser breath and analyser

o’clock of the clock

smog smoke and fog

squiggle squirm and wriggle

telecast television and broadcast

motel motor and hotel

moped motor and pedal

Medicare medical and care

heliport helicopter and airport

brunch breakfast and lunch

smiggle smile and giggle

Hospice hospital and respite

emoticons emotion and icons

blog web and log

bash bang and smash

sitcom situation and comedy

fortnight fourteen nights

MargD

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