It means that something is exactly what you would expect from an American or American language. That something defines what American is.
A few possible synonyms for 'iconic' could be quintessential, archetypal or epochal. These mean important or significant or the perfect embodiment of something.
to contact something or someone to contact something or someone
Something that is quintessential is representative of everything in its field, or contains elements common to all. In the case of Charles Dickens, his books are quintessential because the characters and the themes are those that all types of people can relate to. They are the essence of story telling because they have such a strong commonality and speak to so many people.
What does the expression 'to play the fool with someone' mean?Play someone for a fool: to treat someone like a fool; to assume someone is naive or stupidPlay someone for a fool, (American or Australian): to treat someone as if they are stupid, especially by trying to get something from them in a way that is not fair
To be mad at someone or something is to be irritated or frustrated at that someone or something. other answer (not mine) To be mad at someone or something is to be irritated
Someone or something that is judged incorrectly.
Saying something is good or that you use it and are happy.
"Quintessential blonde" refers to someone who embodies the stereotypical characteristics associated with blonde hair, such as being attractive, fun-loving, and perhaps perceived as not too deep or serious. It can also imply a standard of beauty or social status associated with being blonde.
If something is unknown it is not known by someone or something.
Having the most perfect nature of something eg Pele was the quintessential footballer in other words Pele had the purest and most perfect football skill. The word is from the Latin quinta essentia , the fifth essense, which apart from fire, earth, air and water was once thought to make up any substance.
Something of U.S. origin.
to guard someone or something