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'.