'Murica

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See also: Murica and 'murica

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

'merica, 'Merica, Merica
'murica, Murica, Murrica

Etymology[edit]

Eye dialect spelling of a non-standard pronunciation of America.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈmɝ.ɪ.kə/, /ˈmɝ.ə.kə/
Rhymes: -ɜːɹɪkə

Proper noun[edit]

'Murica

(satirical, humorous, derogatory) The United States of America as viewed by the stereotypical southerner or conservative.

Usage notes[edit]

This term/spelling may be seen as rude, condescending, or prejudicial.

Coordinate terms[edit]

Straya

Related terms[edit]

Murican

Anagrams[edit]

Murcia

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