- Internet (international/network)
- Malware (malicious/software): Computer programs that are designed to damage or disable computer systems
- Meld (melt/weld): Blend/combine
- Modem (modulation/demodulation): An electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone or other communication lines
- Motel (motor/hotel): Overnight accommodation designed for motorists
- Motorcade (motor/cavalcade): A procession of motor vehicles
- Oxbridge (Oxford/Cambridge): An inclusive term that is used to describe both Oxford and Cambridge universities
- Smog (smoke + fog): A form of air pollution that has the qualities of both smoke and fog
- Spork (spoon/fork): A hybrid form of cutlery
- Workaholic (work/alcoholic): An individual who works excessive hours. Cf chocoholic (chocolate + alcoholic): Someone who eats excessive amounts of chocolate
This blog collects together various maxims and sayings and facts about words, etc, of interest to me and hopefully to you.
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