'Merica

American  

[mer-i-kuh] / ˈmɛr ɪ kə /

Also 'Murica, or Merica

noun

Informal.

1. 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!

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Etymology

Origin of 'Merica

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

Example Sentences

Associated Press writers Dan Merica and Michael Biesecker contributed to this report.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

So is the entire ruling class of what turns out to be an alternative society, The United States of Nu Merica.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2017

Omaha school board President Lacey Merica says she’s open to state advice but not formal intervention.

From Washington Times • Apr. 7, 2017

“The guy apparently became so undone that he threw up in the hearing,” Jo Ann Merica, Vorland’s lawyer, says.

From Time • May 18, 2016

"What does such conduct mean, Merica?" she said severely.

From Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century by Banks, Nancy Huston