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'MERICA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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'Merica

or Mer·i·ca

[ mer-i-kuh ]

noun

Informal.
  1. contraction of America (often used humorously to suggest either a sarcastic or patriotic sentiment):

    Wage earners here in ’Merica are no better off.

    Can’t wait to get back to ’Merica!



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Word History and Origins

Origin of 'Merica1

First recorded in 1800–05 ; by loss of initial, unaccented syllable of America ( def ) (in the sense “United States of America”)
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Example Sentences

Associated Press writers Dan Merica and Michael Biesecker contributed to this report.

And the next Pulisic will be raised in the same old ‘Merica a decade from now, probably getting ready to watch that big NFL Wednesday night matchup played on the moon between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Fightin’ Bezoses.

Merica, hey!” he yelled, according to video.

Merica said she didn't know why the Watchmen were there.

Merica cited a study on the effects of masking on children's carbon dioxide intake — a study later retracted for its flawed methodology.

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