"Ameriboo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Ameriboos [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of America + -boo. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|America}} Clipping of America, {{suffix|en||boo}} + -boo Head templates: {{en-noun}} Ameriboo (plural Ameriboos)
  1. (Internet slang, often derogatory) A non-American person who is overly infatuated with American culture. Tags: Internet, derogatory, often Synonyms: freeaboo, Americophile
    Sense id: en-Ameriboo-en-noun-kaQg-5fK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -boo

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