Hoosier
Americannoun
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a native or inhabitant of Indiana (used as a nickname).
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(usually lowercase) any awkward, unsophisticated person, especially a rustic.
noun
Other Word Forms
- Hoosierdom noun
Etymology
Origin of Hoosier
An Americanism dating back to 1920–30; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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The Bruins held Indiana to 31.3% shooting from the field, below the Hoosiers’ 47.9% average on the season for fifth in the Big Ten.
From Los Angeles Times
Thursday night felt fitting then, as the Hoosiers never quite let USC get comfortable, forcing the Trojans to earn every bit of their fifth straight victory in a 79-73 win at Galen Center.
From Los Angeles Times
Indiana guard Lamar Wilkerson put up a dominant offensive performance of his own, scoring 33 points to keep the Hoosiers in it late.
From Los Angeles Times
The Ducks reached the CFP semifinals where they lost to the eventual national champion Hoosiers.
From Los Angeles Times
After guiding his team to an undefeated season, and then winning the national championship, I doubt the Hoosiers’ coach will ever have to buy another beer again.
From Los Angeles Times
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