Americanitis
/əˌmɛrɪkəˈnʌɪtɪs/Chiefly British
noun
An attitude or psychological condition considered as particularly characteristic of Americans; especially a condition or state of nervous tension and fatigue, perceived particularly to affect Americans as a result of a stressful, hurried lifestyle (now chiefly historical ).
- A humorous formation sometimes in apparently serious use..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. From American + -itis.