Americansky

English

Etymology

Likely borrowed from a Slavic language, e.g. Russian америка́нский (amerikánskij). Equivalent to American +‎ -sky.

Noun

Americansky (plural Americanskies)

1. (derogatory) Yank, Yankee (stereotypical Slavic term of abuse for a U.S. American, e.g. used by or attributed to Soviets). Often used to convey insult or distrust towards Americans whom Russians perceived as rivals.