There is a nice discussion going on on Reddit about the current status and the future of the English language as a global language. The discussion was started by an Indian Redditor who gave his two cents about why English will definitely BECOME (if not already is) a global language rather than a British/US/Unameit property and how there is nothing wrong in it and there is nothing anyone can do to stop it. Another redditor Teotwawki69 mentions that it’s probably because English language is wonderfully adaptible and is neologism and portmanteu-friendly language, and I agree with this a lot. Even tough my native languages are Macedonian and Polish (I am bilingual) every time I come across a concept that I presume has not been named yet I give it an English name. I will spare you the examples but refer you to a nice wikipedia page describing the term Portmanteau. The sound of the word is amazing and so is the meaning 
“A portmanteau (
i/pɔrtˈmæntoʊ/; plural portmanteaux or portmanteaus) or portmanteau word is a combination of two (or more) words or morphemes into one new word.[1][2] A portmanteau word typically combines both sounds and meanings, as in smog, coined by blending smoke and fog.[1][3] More generally, it may refer to any term or phrase that combines two or more meanings.[4] In linguistics, a portmanteau is defined as a single morph which represents two or more morphemes.” more here Do you have a favourite one?
“A portmanteau (i/pɔrtˈmæntoʊ/; plural portmanteaux or portmanteaus) or portmanteau word is a combination of two (or more) words or morphemes into one new word.[1][2] A portmanteau word typically combines both sounds and meanings, as in smog, coined by blending smoke and fog.[1][3] More generally, it may refer to any term or phrase that combines two or more meanings.[4] In linguistics, a portmanteau is defined as a single morph which represents two or more morphemes.” more here Do you have a favourite one?
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