'Murica

See also: Murica and 'murica

English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Proper noun

'Murica

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

Usage notes

  • This term and its orthography may be seen as rude, condescending, or prejudicial.

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