Ugly American
noun
: an American in a foreign country whose behavior is offensive to the people of that country
Word History
Etymology
The Ugly American (1958), collection of stories by Eugene Burdick and William J. Lederer American authors
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
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“Ugly American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ugly%20American. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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