The americana is a term used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to specify the lateral keylock known in judo as ude-garami (arm entanglement).
by jonnybee October 23, 2007
by Steve Derycke February 16, 2008
by Marxist April 11, 2004
A term for a woman who possesses an essence of independence and pride, and is usually someone who lives in America or engages in American culture. A woman who is called Miss Americana may embody the essence of Americana.
The most notable aesthetic of Americana is Coca-Cola memorabilia, white-picket fences, blue jeans, apple pie, rock and roll, politics, and small towns. Any other decade/era aesthetic fits.
The term Miss Americana was first used by American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift in the song Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince, a song that uses high school imagery to allegorize American politics. Miss Americana is also the title of the singer-songwriter’s 2020 documentary.
The most notable aesthetic of Americana is Coca-Cola memorabilia, white-picket fences, blue jeans, apple pie, rock and roll, politics, and small towns. Any other decade/era aesthetic fits.
The term Miss Americana was first used by American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift in the song Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince, a song that uses high school imagery to allegorize American politics. Miss Americana is also the title of the singer-songwriter’s 2020 documentary.
“She’s definitely Miss Americana, alright.”
“Don’t get it twisted, I’m Miss Americana.”
“Looks like Miss Americana has arrived.”
“Don’t get it twisted, I’m Miss Americana.”
“Looks like Miss Americana has arrived.”
by partylikeits1989 October 22, 2020
A historical period in which the world is ruled by American militaries, American ideas and American values instead of Nazi devils, communism weasels, tyrannous dictators or alien invaders.
For both supporters and opponents, Pax Americana is only a dream.
by Peevee May 17, 2006
by Yuhasz October 16, 2005
A term for Americanisms or inventions that are gradually disappearing, as described in the book "Going Going Gone: Vanishing Americana" by by Susan Jonas and Marilyn Nissenson.
Hood ornaments. Prank phone calls. Phonebooths with doors. Blue laws. Hitchiking. Men's clubs. Garter belts. The 'Red Menace'. Typewriters. Rotary telephones.
by Ryan Thompson January 06, 2004