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Ricains

Part of Speech: Noun (Plural)

Sense 1:

[Informal] Referring to Americans, especially in a French context.

Example sentence: The locals often use the term "ricains" to refer to American tourists visiting Paris.

Sense 2:

[Pejorative] Used to describe American people in a derogatory way or as a stereotype.

Example sentence: He made a tasteless joke about the "ricains" during the international conference.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

[Informal] Characteristic of or relating to Americans.

Example sentence: The café served a special menu with "ricains" flavors to attract American expats.

Sense 2:

[Pejorative] Disparaging term for something perceived as typically American or influenced by American culture.

Example sentence: Critics dismissed the film as a shallow representation of "ricains" values and clichés.

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