Americanese

/əˌmerɪkəˈniːz/ noun

Definition

American English language or speech patterns, especially when viewed as distinct from British English or other varieties; American linguistic style.

Etymology

From 'American' + '-ese' suffix (language or style of). The '-ese' suffix comes from Italian/Portuguese and creates noun forms describing languages or distinctive speech patterns.

Kelly Says

Unlike 'Americanism' (which is about American cultural values), 'Americanese' specifically mocks the sound and style of American English—it's a playful, slightly mocking term from the 1800s.

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