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What is the UK equivalent of 'murica and 'straya?

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I'd suggest Ingerland, possibly also spelt In-ger-land:

informal a jocular spelling of England, as pronounced in the chants of sports, esp football, supporters

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The term oik may well fit:

Collins:

oik (ɔɪk) n [derogatory slang] Brit

a person regarded as inferior because ignorant, ill-educated, or lower-class

Wiktionary suggests a parallel etymology:

Etymology

Unknown, early 20th century. Possibly onomatopoeic, in imitation of uncultivated speech.