Jewnited States en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /dʒuːˌnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /dʒuˌnaɪtəd ˈsteɪts/ (General-American)
Etymology
Blend of Jew + United States, implying that the United States is controlled by Jews. First use appears c. 1892. See citations page.
Meanings
- (derogatory, offensive, slang) The United States.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Jewnited States | canonical | lexicographic |