Cracker State
Americannoun
Sensitive Note
This nickname is used by inhabitants of Georgia as a positive term of self-reference. But when outsiders use the term, it is usually with disparaging intent and perceived as insulting by people living in Georgia. See also cracker.
Etymology
Origin of Cracker State
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Additionally, his campaign cut ties with a volunteer during the final weeks of the race, after the volunteer was caught on video calling Florida a “cracker” state and saying the campaign was taking advantage of “white guilt.”
From Fox News
Additionally, his campaign cut ties with a campaign volunteer in the final weeks who was caught on video calling Florida a “cracker” state and saying the campaign was taking advantage of “white guilt.”
From Fox News
The Gillum campaign, in the final week, cut ties with a campaign volunteer caught on video calling Florida a “cracker” state and saying the campaign was taking advantage of “white guilt.”
From Washington Times
The Gillum campaign, meanwhile, cut ties with a Democratic Party vendor and a campaign volunteer caught on video calling Florida a “cracker” state and saying the campaign was taking advantage of “white guilt.”
From Seattle Times
On Thursday, the Gillum campaign was also dealing with criticism after the conservative undercover journalism operation, Project Veritas, released a video in which a Gillum volunteer calls Florida “a cracker” state.
From New York Times
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