English Dictionary

Yankism

名詞

A word or phrase originating from or specific to American English.

日本語の意味

アメリカ英語に由来する、または特有の単語や表現

The linguist pointed out that 'sidewalk' is a Yankism that often puzzles British English speakers.

言語学者は「sidewalk」がイギリス英語話者をよく困惑させるアメリカ英語特有の語であると指摘した。

意味（1）

A word or phrase originating from or specific to American English.

I had thought that 'coon' was a Yankism for raccoon, having learned that it isn't, I am pleased that I didn't use the word inadvertently to insult people that I met in Yankland.

Yankisms （ plural ）