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Warshington en · PROPN · etymology 1

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, pronunciation-spelling) Pronunciation spelling of Washington (“Washington, D.C.”).
    alt of Washington
    • I grew up saying 'Warshington' until I was in about eighth grade and made fun of. Personally, I believe it was more of a regional dialect and NOT because I was poorly educated. Similar to how some people say crick instead of creek. 2019 February 25, Paul Turner, quoting Patty West, “Paul Turner: Hello, modern-day Spokane children. I scoff at your puny snow forts.”, in The Spokesman-Review, archived from the original on 07 Jul 2019:
    • Do you live in Washington or WaRshington? If it's the latter, you almost certainly drink waRter. 2016 March 14, Frances Stead Sellers, “How do you speak D.C.? 'Accent tags' help to define the District's dialect”, in The Washington Post, archived from the original on 26 Jan 2017:
    • This movie features a lot of old guys talking in a "Warshington" accent. 2020 September 9, John Kelly, “Danny Gatton and other DC guitar greats are celebrated in a new film”, in The Washington Post, archived from the original on 29 Nov 2020:

Warshington en · PROPN · etymology 2

Etymology

Blend of war + Washington.

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, rare, slang) Washington, D.C., or (metonymic) the US government, seen as the origin and epicenter of American warmongering.
    • Those folks in Warshington and those politicians know nothin' 'bout farmin'. 2011, Roy T. Matthews, Gittin' Through:
    • Maybe if Bush would get the military out of Iraq he could do something about the violence in Warshington D.C. 2006 June 13, “Mission Accomplished Tour '06”, in alt.politics.elections (Usenet):
    • At a campaign rally in Ft. Dodge later that same day, he noted, "I may be just a simple country boy from Tikrit, but I know a thing or two about how Bush and them big shot fellers in Warshington, D.C. operate. They make all kinda fancy promises and big talk, and pretty soon you're out of a job." 2003 December 3, David Burge, “US Forces Capture New Dem Frontrunner”, in Iowahawk, archived from the original on 16 Aug 2022:
    • Maybe it's because the rest of the country's politicians go back to their constituents and tell them how evil "Warshington" is, and that mindset seeps into the confidence of the city's athletes. 2016 May 11, Beau Dure, “For the cursed Washington Capitals, another season ends in heartache”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 29 Nov 2022:
    • So, all you "Warshington Warlords," look in the mirror. I believe you are the main inspiration for our endless stream of mass shootings. 2022 June 10, Jacqueline Brook, “Letter: 'Warshington Warlords' serve as examples for mass shooters”, in Brattleboro Reformer, archived from the original on 15 Jun 2022:
    • "Senators live in Warshington," Maurice Levy contributed the information. "I been there.["] 1914, Booth Tarkington, Asa Don Dickinson, Penrod:
    • [T]hey's risen as a community and gotten a petition to send to Warshington. 2010, Roger Lee Scout, Letters from the Hills: