'Merica

or Mer·i·ca

[ mer-i-kuh ]

nounInformal.

contraction of America (often used humorously to suggest either a sarcastic or patriotic sentiment): Wage earners here in ’Merica are no better off.Can’t wait to get back to ’Merica!

Origin of 'Merica

¹

First recorded in 1800–05 ; by loss of initial, unaccented syllable of America (in the sense “United States of America”)

Also 'Mur·i·ca, Mur·i·ca [mur-i-kuh] /ˈmɜr ɪ kə/ .

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How to use 'Merica in a sentence

But we arn't as sharp as what they are i' 'Merica yet—they're too sharp.
Yorkshire Ditties, First Series | John Hartley
Me an pop an granther an the hull bilin of usas fur back as there was any Merica, I reckon.
Short Stories of the New America | Various
When old England and de Merica fall out de first time, old Jacob was a man--a wicked sinner!
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus | American Anti-Slavery Society
A man sells everything he owns to get to 'Merica, an' when he gets there what does he find?
T. Tembarom | Frances Hodgson Burnett
But she said nothing to Merica about it, when the maid returned, more sour and sullen than she had gone away.
Oldfield | Nancy Huston Banks

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