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americanize 

To redefine the perceived meaning of wealth on earth and brainwash people into pursuing it.
European #1: I would really like some Ranch Dip. It would make me feel rich and classy.
European #2: But Franz, you are a German Lord. How would Ranch Dip make you feel -
European #1: Ein Qviet! I am NOT shplecking to you about zee ranch. It has a taste that makes me feel as though I am fighting Indians in Texas.
European #2: Das Boot! You have become...AMERICANIZED!
European #1: Indeed. For some reason my rich heritage has become meaningless to me and I only desire material wealth such as Blue Jeans and expensive cars.
European #2: Hmmmm. Do you want to move to California?
americanize by Pollup March 2, 2008
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americanize 

To turn something into total shit.
Cardcaptor Sakura was considered an excellent anime by many, but when Sakura and everyone else was Americanized, several fans committed seppuku, even though they weren't worth it.
americanize by Zackarotto June 22, 2004

Americanize 

1. To make food unhealthy as possible by loading on excessive amounts of condiments or by cooking it in a deep fryer.

2. To add a large amount of unneeded accessories to something such as a car, house, or any other object or idea that represents the stereotypical American lifestyle.
1. The Chinese food in America tastes much better than the real food that people eat in China. The cheap Chinese restaurants must be Americanizing their food with excessive amounts of trans fats to make it taste better.

2. Customer at a deli- "I'll have the turkey sandwich. I see the option of 'Americanize It!' on the menu. What does that mean?"

Employee- "That means with all of the toppings plus a bucket of grease."

3. Jack blows all of his money Americanizing his car such as buying spinners, spoilers, and a $5,000 sound system. No wonder he's always broke.
Americanize by AJHM February 18, 2008

Americanize 

To take something that was designed in another country or area and redesign or remanfacture to accept american standard units of measure or fit more closely to the stereotypical american mindset.
1. This tractor only accepts a fuel pump that has to ship from overseas and is twice the price of an american replacement.

"Let's Americanize that shit!!"

2. We need to Americanize these flanges because the valves from europe are crap.
Americanize by Screamin Steam May 14, 2014

Americanism 

An Americanism is a word, phrase or expression, commonly used in the United States, that has managed to escape from America to pollute the wider English language.
Each Americanism subverts the integrity of the English language.
Americanism by AKACroatalin June 9, 2015

Radical Americanisation 

The spread to the rest of the world, particularly western nations, of the 'look at me' type of social behaviour perpetuated (and often glamourised) on US centrered social media. Examples can include when non US citizens use the American Constitution, FDA rulings, etc as a cornerstone for shaping their views on the internal goings on in their own countries, common crutch relied on by people many would consider 'conspiracy theorists' and others seeking validation through moral superiority.
"It's kind of sad how everyone is unfriending Ludwig" "Yes, his radical Americanisation has made him unbearable to be around. Who cares if the FDA has approved it or not? We live in Germany."
Radical Americanisation by Kaweka September 6, 2021

americanitis 

basically consists of falsely entitled americans who travel abroad and impose their laws are universal and supersede any sovereign countries
Example of americanitis include but are not limited to

Brittney Griner and her defense that her marijuana should be legal because she has a prescription in America.

Otto Warmbier, most likely suffered from Americanitis when he stole a poster in North Korea.
americanitis by MrYellowTeeth47 April 15, 2023
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Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
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