Obamna

English

Etymology

Originally a mispronunciation or misspelling of Obama. Somewhat popularized by Donald Trump during a 2018 campaign rally, in which it is thought he had unintentionally mispronounced “Obama” with an “-na” at the end, possibly in confusion with the word amnesty.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /oʊˈbɑm.nə/

Proper noun

Obamna

  1. (Internet slang, humorous, US politics) Barack Obama.
    • 2018 October 22, CSPAN, 47:24 from the start, in President Trump Campaign Rally in Houston, Texas‎[1], spoken by Donald Trump:
      O'Rourke voted against the border wall [...] He voted against Kate's Law. And he voted for Obamna amnesty — amnesty, Obama amnesty.
    • 2024 May 8, DougDoug, 02:41 from the start, in I used Barack Obama’s hands to play Mario Party (NOT CLICKBAIT)‎[2], spoken by WalletWorrier_:
      obamna

Usage notes

  • Often used as a humorous interjection.
  • Used in conjunction with the word soda, referencing a clip of a speech by Joe Biden screaming "Minnesota".

References

  1. ^ ”Obamna” in Know Your Meme.
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