Irish American

== English == === Alternative forms === Irish-American Hiberno-American Hiberno American === Etymology === Irish + American === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ === Proper noun === Irish American (plural Irish Americans) An American citizen with Irish ancestry or heritage An Irish citizen who has immigrated to America === Adjective === Irish American (not comparable) Of Irish American heritage or culture ==== Translations ==== === Usage notes === Sometimes used in a derogatory sense by Irish people against Americans with little to no Irish heritage who still claim to be Irish (i.e. a Plastic Paddy)