Portmanteau Words

A portmanteau word is created by combining the meanings and blending the sounds of two other words.  Examples would be: motel, brunch, fortnight, podcast,

‘Word Cloud’ . . . WHB – Aug.2018

Portmanteau words
concocted words
constructed words
New words
coming thick and fast
many do not last
We make them up
to suit our theme
not always too regarding
of meaning
but on the whole
our goal
With feeling
and maybe a sigh
we do try
no pretext
to fit the context
to fit
each new bit
sometimes with wit
into its new-found place
The recipe
melded
mixed
formula followed
dictionary cooked
tentatively tested
purposefully published
Recipe redeemed . . .

To give new birth
take one that’s old
be creative
and be bold
Join to another
to meet your purpose
Go on. Do it.
Don’t be nervous

Many a word has found its use 
however obtuse
even abstruse
by being concocted
from two others
Just as two ecstatic lovers
might join together in coition
and with their lack of inhibition
bring new life into fruition
produce new offspring
for a lark
for the hell of it
for effect
in joy
in desperation

Let inspiration
no hesitation
concoct the term
generate the meaning

Old parents
new child
birth
to a new word