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Ami.

American (native or inhabitant of the USA)

3 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈami/
  1. American (native or inhabitant of the USA)

    informal · masculine · strong
  2. Yank, Yankee

    masculine · strong
Where this word comes from

Clipping of Amerikaner + -i. Appears to have entered the German language during the Second World War and the following occupation era, hence probably first used in reference to American soldiers.

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