"Vietraq" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Vietnam + Iraq; coined shortly before the Iraq War that began in 2003. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Vietnam|Iraq}} Blend of Vietnam + Iraq Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Vietraq
  1. (US, slang, derogatory) The Iraq War, implying similarity with the Vietnam War where an earlier cessation of conflict might have avoided needless casualties. Tags: US, derogatory, slang Categories (place): Iraq, Vietnam

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