# Memfrica

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈmɛm.fɹɪ.kə/

## Definitions
1. Derogatory name for Memphis: a large city in Tennessee, United States.

## Etymology
Blend of Memphis + Africa, alluding to the substantial number of African Americans who reside there.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/memfrica
