'Murica

9.9

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

noun
/'mʊrɪkə/

Slang

: 'Murica

In 'Murica, we celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks.

Examples

Social media users often post memes to jokingly 'Murica on national holidays.
She brought a bald eagle cake to the party to really 'Murica things up.
He wore a stars-and-stripes tank top to 'Murica at the barbecue.
I love 'Murica and all its traditions!
At the barbecue, everyone shouted, 'Let's celebrate 'Murica!' while waving flags and eating hot dogs.
Dressing up in red, white, and blue is a popular way to embrace 'Murica during Independence Day.
In summer, you'll see many people proudly displaying 'Murica themed apparel at the fair.

Synonyms

merica

vs'Murica

Slang

1 9.7

A joking name for the United States often used with flags and pickup trucks

focuses more on exaggerated patriotic behaviour and ironic parody

Murican spirit

vs'Murica

Slang

9.9

A joking way to show strong American pride, for example with flags and eagles

names the country with focus on parody of patriotic character

Excited States of America

vs'Murica

Informal

8.1

A joking name for the United States used to say the country acts very excited

highlights extreme patriotic stereotypes rather than mere energy or enthusiasm

Antonyms

globalism

5 5.5

Belief that countries should become more connected and rely on each other

Surface Forms

'Murica singular

'Muricas plural

Etymology

'Murica is a playful slang form of America, made by dropping the first 'A' and saying the name with a rough, proud sound. It began as a joking way to show very strong national pride and is now used in memes to mean an over-the-top, typical idea of American life.