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merica

merica

1 9.7
A joking name for the United States often used with flags and pickup trucks
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛrɪkə/
  • Slang
translation icon : merica
  • The three-generation household will rapidly return to its status of normalcy in the story of humankind, even in 'Merica.

If you are in the metric system, get with the program Merica.

Examples

  • Well, for all of you who have posted asking us to look at components made in the US, this is about the most Merica build you can get.

  • Where are you from, mate, 'merica?

    Fiction book (1996)

  • And besides, this is 'merica.

    Blog text (12)

  • We just need to climb off our 'Merica high horse.

    Blog text (30)

  • Get out and exercise and eat all the meat and potatoes you want, Merica!

    Blog text (14)

  • In 'Merica, many people celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and barbecues.

  • You can find a variety of fast-food chains all over 'Merica, serving up burgers and fries.

  • The cowboy rode into town, proudly waving the flag of 'Merica behind him.

Synonyms

America
vsmerica
∞ 1.0

A country in North America made of fifty states including Alaska and Hawaii

is informal and humorous rather than neutral or standard
United States
vsmerica
∞ 1.0

A country in North America made up of 50 states often called the US

is a colloquial playful label rather than this formal short name
US
vsmerica
∞ 1.0

A country in North America made of fifty states including Alaska and Hawaii

leans toward playful stereotype and informal tone rather than neutrality
USA
vsmerica
564 1.0

A country in North America made of fifty states

is a joking, stereotype-evoking form rather than a neutral short name
United States of America
vsmerica
191 1.0

A country in North America made of 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii

is an informal humorous expression rather than the official name
the States
vsmerica
  • Informal
77 5.8

A casual name for the United States used by people from other countries

is domestic slang that evokes stereotypes and playful patriotism
'Murica
vsmerica
  • Slang
9.9

A joking, exaggerated view of America that shows proud symbols like flags or burgers

is informal and humorous but less extreme in ironic exaggeration
U.S.
vsmerica
1.0

A country in North America made of fifty states, including Alaska and Hawaii

is an informal humorous label rather than a formal abbreviation
U.S.A.
vsmerica
1.0

A country in North America made of 50 states

is an informal humorous name, not a formal written abbreviation

Surface Forms

merica singular
mericas plural

Etymology

The word merica is an informal, joking form of America that comes from dropping the first syllable and writing it like 'Merica. People use it to mean the 'United States' and to make a joke about loud patriotism or classic American images like flags, pickup trucks, and barbecues, so it brings to mind a playful, proud idea of the country.