Americanism

Any American-ized word or phrase, such as changing the spelling of words to sound as they mis-pronounce them, using 4 syllables or words where 1 would have sufficed, or inventing a new word or phrase because it sounds nicer (most commonly heard whenever they are 'fighting for peace' again).

Color, Armor, Boro, Aluminum, Leftenant (??), putting Z's instead of S's in words, or using clunky acronyms because they make a meaningful word (Arrogant American Alliance with Rightwing Goverments against Hope!, or Aaargh!)

Weapons Of Mass Destruction (Nukes), The Road Map (Plan), Freedom Fighters (terrorists we like), Terrorists (anyone we don't), Terrorist Suspect (anyone), Liberating <insert name of latest militarily inferior country that has weapons we supplied and something we want> in the Name of Peace and Democracy (slaughter and pillage <name>), Anti-American (anyone who disagrees), Anti-American Activist (anyone that tries to stop us), Our Friends and Allies in Europe (anyone with nukes), 9/11 (oops, apparently having nukes doesn't make you immune to retaliation), Pulling Together in the War for Democracy! (so c'mon England, lets make some NEW enemies!).

by ..WiL May 21, 2005

Americanism

The belief that you should carry a pistol with you at all times.

Americanism is a great benefit in the hood, and in Miami.

by noster3 September 26, 2014

anti-americanism

A major world religion that gained sudden popularity in mid-2002 in all countries apart from the USA, following the inspired actions of the largely misunderestimated President G W Bush, head of the 'Parents Against Scary Things' society. See also 'sanity'.

US Citizen - Why don't none you folks like us guys no more?

Anyone Else - We've realised that Christianity is a considerably less appealing religion than anti-americanism.

by The Prophet March 19, 2005

anti-americanism

Disagreeing with America's bullyboy tactics against the world. Not to mention its embarrassingly dim President.

Refusing to fight Iraq

by Bec December 13, 2003

Americanist

Americanist: a person who is deeply loyal and proud to be a true American --- one who believes in the values our forefathers developed to make America the greatest country on planet earth.

I'm not a racist or a socialist or a fascist - I'm an Americanist!

by Americanistusa May 1, 2019

anti-americanism

taking a stance against the american version of universal stupidity.

by not supporting the patriot act, one of the most unamerican policies ever, one engages in anti-americanism.

by alys March 6, 2004

americanisms

Americanisms are colloquial sayings and words that originated within the United States of America. Obviously, my British writing predecessors on this web site have difficulties seperating personal opinions from fact. Yes, the English language originated in England, and British English is a beautiful spoken language. What one must realize, however, is that nearly all of the world's major languages are spoken in different countries, each people group from those geographical locations altering the language spoken with ethnic and cultural influences. Does this make them any less valid in today's world? Perhaps people from Spain believe their version of Spanish is supreme thus claiming people from Mexico use "Mexicanisms". People from Quebec perhaps use Francaisisms, deeming their language inferior as well. As an after thought, just because you once heard the so called words "izzy and izzle" in a rap song, it does not mean those are Americanisms. I surely hope this website is not used as an education tool as it is greatly depraved of fact replaced by opinion and bitterness.

one of many true Americanisms (originated and primarily used in the southern and western states) -- "Y'all" (yawl). A reference in the second person in plural form. Example = "Y'all should actually research your topic before you write ignorantly and willy nilly."

by the American Vampire October 31, 2009