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Iraqnam

Iraqnam proper noun: the country of Iraq during the Iraq War (2003–2011) that began with a controversial invasion by a United States-led coalition, seen as analogous to the Vietnam War (1955–1975) which was also marked by American military involvement.

Proper noun

Iraqnam

  1. (derogatory, often) The country of Iraq during the Iraq War (2003–2011) that began with a controversial invasion by a United States-led coalition, seen as analogous to the Vietnam War (1955–1975) which was also marked by American military involvement.
    • Remember how the US troops were told that after the “Shock and Awe” knockout blow and the Iraqis welcomed them in with open arms, they would largely all be off home by the 4th July! Well, welcome to IraqNam.2003 September 20, Paul Shallard, “Feedback: Comment on A sad case of schadenfreude by Andrew Gimson (13/09/2003)”, in The Spectator
    • It was one of the worst days of my life, as I had to admit that Vietnam had been a waste. When the Iraq war began, it became evident to me that it was going to be an IRAQNAM—as mismanaged as Vietnam had been or worse.2006, Jerry Autry, “Preface”, in Gun-Totin' Chaplain: A True Memoir, San Francisco, CA: Airborne Press, →ISBN, page xiii

Origin of Iraqnam

Blend of Iraq + Vietnam.

Questions about Iraqnam

What does Iraqnam mean?
Iraqnam means the country of Iraq during the Iraq War (2003–2011) that began with a controversial invasion by a United States-led coalition, seen as analogous to the Vietnam War (1955–1975) which was also marked by American military involvement.
What part of speech is Iraqnam?
Iraqnam is a proper noun.

Words near Iraqnam in the dictionary

  1. Iraqization
  2. Iraqize
  3. Iraqized
  4. Iraqizes
  5. Iraqizing
  6. Iraqnam
  7. Iraqnophobia
  8. Iraqs
  9. Iraqw
  10. irarsite
  11. Irarutu

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