Ameritard
- noun
- /əˈmɛrɪˌtɑrd/
- Slur
- Online forums often ban users for using the term Ameritard due to its offensive nature.
Examples
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He accused his opponent of making yet another Ameritard statement during the debate.
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The article highlighted several Ameritard comments that demonstrated ignorance about global issues.
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The comment section was filled with Ameritard remarks mocking foreign cultures.
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Calling him an Ameritard was uncalled for.
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Many people consider his comments Ameritard.
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During the discussion, she made an Ameritard remark that left everyone shaking their heads.
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He received backlash for his Ameritard opinions about healthcare.
How Derogatory
Surface Forms
Morphology
Ameritard = American + tard (semi-transparent) = Ameri + tard
The word is a blending of 'American' and the derogatory clipped form 'tard'; the insulting intent is derivable if a learner knows the slang 'tard', but the formation is informal and offensive so not fully transparent for average learners.
Etymology
Ameritard is a rude mix of Ameri- from 'America' and -tard which comes from a hurtful short form of the word 'retard' that once meant 'to slow'. So Ameritard is used as an offensive insult for Americans, meaning 'foolish' or 'ignorant', and it is considered rude and harmful.