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Here in Oz there is a long tradition of calling Americans "septics" from rhyming slang. "Septic Tank" -> "Yank".The current US Government has added a whole new level of meaning to the slang, as a septic tank is typically full of shit.
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I think it’s a mistake to equate the United States with “America”. I prefer calling Americans “Yankees” or “Usonians”.
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The current US Government has added a whole new level of meaning to the slang, as a septic tank is typically full of shit.