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damyankee

or damn·yan·kee

[ dam-yang-kee ]
/ ˌdæmˈyæŋ ki /
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noun Informal.
(in the southern U.S.) a person native to the northern states of the U.S., especially one who is disliked or regarded with suspicion.
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Origin of damyankee

Alteration of damned Yankee
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