Fayettenam
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editBlend of Fayetteville + Vietnam, in reference to the city's large military base and high crime rate.[1]
Proper noun
editFayettenam
- (derogatory) Fayetteville, North Carolina and its surrounding area, which includes a large military base.
References
edit- ^ Defence Sites: Heritage and Future, 2012, page 190: On weekends, military police were forced to patrol the area with the city police due to the high rate of crime. The city, known for its high murder rate, gained national attention and was given the nickname “Fayettenam.”