Question

The formation of the word “lunch” from the words “lump and hump‟ is an example of –

• A. Telescoping
• B. Portmanteau Words
• C. Addition of Prefix/Suffix
• D. Acquisition

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Portmanteau Words

"Lunch" is considered a portmanteau word, formed by blending elements of "lump" and "hump" — both implying something small or a portion — to refer to a light mid-day meal.

In this case, the sound and meaning of both original words are combined into one new word.