"Amerikkka" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of America + KKK Etymology templates: {{blend|en|America|KKK}} Blend of America + KKK Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Amerikkka
  1. (derogatory slang) The United States of America. Generally used in depicting the country as fascist or racist. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Anarchism, Leftism, White supremacist ideology Categories (place): Country nicknames, Racist names for countries, United States Synonyms: Merikkka, 'Murikkka, AmeriKKKa Derived forms: Amerikkkan

Alternative forms

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