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Uniquely American Words (view source)
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Among the words that have American origins are:
Among the words that have American origins are:
'''aboveboard''' (as a term indicating dealings free of deceit or duplicity)
'''accountability'''
'''ahead'''
'''appreciate''' (in the sense meaning "to increase in value")
'''awful''' (in the sense meaning "very bad")
'''balance''' (as a term meaning the remainder of something, ie "The balance of the account.")
'''bear''' (as a term for a conservative or cautious investor)
'''beat''' (as a synonym for "defeat")
'''berate'''
'''blue''' (as a synonym for "gloomy" or "sad")
'''bluff''' (in the sense of "a steep hill")
'''boost''' (meaning "to lift or push upwards")
'''boss''' (as a synonym for "employer" or "superior")
'''bright''' (meaning "ingenious" or "intelligent")
'''bull''' (as a term for an optimistic investor or speculator)
'''caucus'''
'''corner''' (meaning "gain control of", ie "Corner the market")
'''dog''' (as a synonym for "to pursue")