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proper noun 
  1. (pejorative) Poor-quality attempts by professional Japanese writers to create English words and phrases. Less commonly refers to other East Asian nationalities as well.
Etymology: From the mispronunciation of the word "English" common to Japanese speakers who have difficulty distinguishing "l" and "r" sounds.

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