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Yankee Doodle

Description:

Yankee Doodle is a term referring to an American in a derogatory manner, often used by the British. It can also refer to a popular song that dates back to the American Revolutionary War.

Parts of speech:

Noun

Yankee Doodle can be used as a noun to describe an American person.

Song Title

Yankee Doodle can also be used as a song title for the popular American patriotic song.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, Yankee Doodle refers to an American person.

Example sentence: The British soldiers often referred to the American troops as Yankee Doodles, attempting to belittle them.

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Sense 2:

As a song title, Yankee Doodle refers to a popular American patriotic song.

Example sentence: We sang Yankee Doodle while marching in the parade on Independence Day.

Related products: Patriotic Songs CD, American Revolutionary War Books