Murican spirit
- noun
- /ˈmʌrɪkən ˈspɪrɪt/
- Slang
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espíritu muricano
- Online memes often poke fun at exaggerated Murican spirit with images of bald eagles and flags.
Examples
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With a display of fireworks and barbecue, their Murican spirit could not be questioned.
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The Murican spirit shines bright during the Super Bowl with fans wearing patriotic gear and cheering loudly.
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The Murican spirit was evident during the Independence Day celebrations.
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Let's celebrate the Murican spirit this Fourth of July!
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Do you think the Murican spirit is still alive?
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From barbecues to fireworks, the Murican spirit truly comes alive on the Fourth of July.
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Many people express their Murican spirit by honoring traditions like singing the national anthem at public events.
Synonyms
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The typical qualities and ways of people from the United States
A joking, exaggerated view of America that shows proud symbols like flags or burgers
How Patriotic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Murican + spirit
The core meaning ('American' + 'spirit' = the character or patriotic sentiment of Americans) is derivable from the constituents, so the basic referential content is transparent. However, 'Murican' is a nonstandard, humorous/pejorative clipping of 'American' that carries ironic and cultural connotations which a B1 learner may not predict from the parts, so the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Murican spirit comes from a playful, slang way of saying American as Murican, copying a loud, proud voice that loves flags, bald eagles and barbecues. So the phrase is used to jokingly show or make fun of strong 'patriotism' and American stereotypes.