Yankees
Definition
Plural of 'Yankee': an informal term for a native or inhabitant of New England; more broadly, a native or inhabitant of the northern United States, especially a Union soldier during the American Civil War.
A nickname for the New York Yankees, a professional baseball team based in New York City, competing in Major League Baseball's American League.
In international contexts, a colloquial (often pejorative) term for an American, particularly from the perspective of non-U.S. English speakers.
Examples
The Yankees swept the series with their usual flair, reminding everyone why 'Evil Empire' is their affectionate moniker.
In the South, folks still call anyone from above the Mason-Dixon line a Yankee, even if they're just visiting for sweet tea.
Overseas, 'those Yankees' often means Americans with big appetites and bigger attitudes at the local pub.
My grandpa roots for the Yankees unapologetically, claiming loyalty trumps logic every pennant race.