'Merican

American  

[mer-i-kuhn] / ˈmɛr ɪ kən /

'Murican, or Merican

adjective

1. contraction of American (often used humorously to suggest either a sarcastic or patriotic sentiment): I’m gonna get me some real ’Merican food.

   It’s easy to get lured into the ’Merican appetite for more, more, more.

   I’m gonna get me some real ’Merican food.

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noun

1. contraction of American (often used humorously to suggest either a sarcastic or patriotic sentiment): Most of the guests in this hotel are ’Mericans, just like us.

   By Thursday, we’d had quite enough of these ’Mericans.

   Most of the guests in this hotel are ’Mericans, just like us.

Etymology

Origin of 'Merican

First recorded in 1820–25; by loss of initial, unaccented syllable of American ( def. ) (in the sense “pertaining to the United States of America”)

Example Sentences

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'Merican

On the morning following the completion of the cabin Connie and 'Merican Joe ate their breakfast by candlelight.

From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

But 'Merican Joe shook his head and pointed to the carcass of the bear that for want of a better place had been deposited upon the floor of the cabin.

From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

This necessitated two trips, and when Connie returned with the second load he found 'Merican Joe waiting.

From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

"You 'Merican boys and girls want to steal my monk—want-a spoil-a da act!" cried Tony.

From The Girls of Central High on Lake Luna or, The Crew That Won by Morrison, Gertrude W.

Again 'Merican Joe shrugged, but offered no further objection, and releasing Leloo from his harness the two followed him into the timber.

From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)