Meaning of Warshington | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Pronunciation spelling of Washington (“Washington, D.C.”).
   alt-of, pronunciation-spelling
2. Washington, D.C., or (metonymic) the US government, seen as the origin and epicenter of American warmongering.
   derogatory, rare, slang

Examples

“Do you live⟳ in Washington or WaRshington? If it's the latter, you almost certainly drink⟳ waRter.”

“I grew up saying 'Warshington' until I was in about eighth grade and made fun of. Personally, I believe⟳ it was more of a regional dialect and NOT because I was poorly educated. Similar to how some people say⟳ crick instead of creek.”

“This movie features a lot of old guys talking in a "Warshington" accent.”

“"Senators live⟳ in Warshington," Maurice Levy contributed the information. "I been there.["]”

“At a campaign rally in Ft. Dodge later that same day, he noted, "I may be just a simple country boy from Tikrit, but I know⟳ a thing or two about how Bush and them big shot fellers in Warshington, D.C. operate⟳. They make⟳ all kinda fancy promises and big talk⟳, and pretty soon you're out of a job."”

“Maybe if Bush would get⟳ the military out of Iraq he could do something about the violence in Warshington D.C.”

“[T]hey's risen as a community and gotten a petition to send⟳ to Warshington.”

“Those folks in Warshington and those politicians know⟳ nothin' 'bout farmin'.”

“Maybe it's because the rest⟳ of the country's politicians go back to their constituents and tell⟳ them how evil "Warshington" is, and that mindset seeps into the confidence of the city's athletes.”

“So, all you "Warshington Warlords," look⟳ in the mirror. I believe⟳ you are the main inspiration for our endless stream of mass shootings.”

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