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American thing / Americanism

nounfeminineinformal/ɐmɨɾikɐˈnadɐ/low

a·me·ri·ca·na·da

Definition

Action or attitude considered typical of the United States, sometimes seen as exaggerated, kitschy, or in bad taste.
Serving hot dogs with melted cheese and bacon was a real American thing.
The room's decoration, with flags and neon, was pure American kitsch.

Etymology

De 'americano' + sufixo '-ada'.

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