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As Britain Freaks Out About Invading Americanisms, Some U.S. Hipsters Are Importing Britishisms by Artsjournal2

Yes, there's even a name for this phenomenon. "In recent years, so-called Anglocreep, the subtle adoption of British phrases into everyday American speech, has become a tic (or some might say an annoyance) among star-spangled strivers, particularly coastal creative types " otherwise known as the 'chattering class,' to invoke another Britishism."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 7:54am on April 17, 2018

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