"Memfrica" meaning in All languages combined

See Memfrica on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈmɛm.fɹɪ.kə/
Etymology: Blend of Memphis + Africa, alluding to the substantial number of African Americans who reside there. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Memphis|Africa}} Blend of Memphis + Africa Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Memfrica
  1. (ethnic slur, derogatory, slang, offensive) Synonym of Memphis (“city in Tennessee”) Tags: derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slang, slur Categories (topical): Racist names for places Categories (place): City nicknames Synonyms: Memphis [synonym, synonym-of], Memphrica, Mem-frica
    Sense id: en-Memfrica-en-name-mnkK0BjO Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English ethnic slurs

Alternative forms

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