Tangent here. I’ve always hated that there’s no concise name for this. Using “American” is just ridiculously egotistical. Lately I’ve been saying “U.S. American” but even that sounds a bit obnoxious.
Not sure how helpful this is, but where I’m from, we often use “Jenkki” - Yank, when talking about you guys :D I know it has different meaning over there, here its sort of a neutral word. At least in my mind.
Its also a brand name of the most popular chewing gum, haha
I’m a leftist in Florida and still use Yankee as a pejorative for northerners who feel the need to bring their self obsessed bullshit down here and drive up housing prices to the point that natives can’t afford to live in their home state. We’re not all MAGA down here, and the frustration towards northerners isn’t exclusive to lost-causers
Tangent here. I’ve always hated that there’s no concise name for this. Using “American” is just ridiculously egotistical. Lately I’ve been saying “U.S. American” but even that sounds a bit obnoxious.
Canadian here. We don’t use “American” as USA has taken it for themselves. It’s not often a concern for most of us.
Use “American”. Most people know what it means.
Not sure how helpful this is, but where I’m from, we often use “Jenkki” - Yank, when talking about you guys :D I know it has different meaning over there, here its sort of a neutral word. At least in my mind.
Its also a brand name of the most popular chewing gum, haha
Yeah unfortunately we can’t use that for southerners or they will lose their shit.
If they complain, you should just say “you lost, get over it” I’m sure they’ll understand, I hear they are very friendly and hospitable.
I’m a leftist in Florida and still use Yankee as a pejorative for northerners who feel the need to bring their self obsessed bullshit down here and drive up housing prices to the point that natives can’t afford to live in their home state. We’re not all MAGA down here, and the frustration towards northerners isn’t exclusive to lost-causers
Well that doesn’t sound at all friendly and hospitable!
Are you Finnish, Estonian, or Magyar by any chance? Maltese?
Finn
Perkele.
Excellent point, I agree.
I disagree vehemently but I am not going to argue the uncontrollable murderous Fin.
Sharks have fins, Finland has Finns.
I assume Finland has sharks too, and therefore has fins.
I say Fins, and I stand by it.