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Vinish or Vietnamese English is a pidgin of Vietnamese and English, often found in immigrant communities in majority-English-speaking countries.

Some Vinish words, with English translation and comments in parentheses:

• chi buga (cheeseburger)
• may bay (airplane)
• coca (Coca-Cola)
• may tin (computer)
• xe honda (motorcycle, because Honda is a common brand)
• xe oto (car, auto)
• ca rem (ice cream)