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American thing / Americanism
nounfeminineinformaluncommon/ɐmɨɾikɐˈnadɐ/a·me·ri·ca·na·da
Definition
1Action or attitude considered typical of the United States, sometimes seen as exaggerated, kitschy, or in bad taste.
Usage examples
“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.”