Meanings
alternative Fayette-Nam
- derogatoryDerogatory name for Fayetteville: a city in North Carolina, United States and its surrounding area, which includes the major military base Fort Bragg.
Origin
Blend of Fayetteville + Vietnam, in reference to the city's large military base and high crime rate.
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Fayettenam. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fayettenam
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