Hoosier

American  

[hoo-zher] / ˈhu ʒər /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Indiana (used as a nickname).

2. (usually lowercase) any awkward, unsophisticated person, especially a rustic.

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Hoosier British  

/ ˈhuːʒɪə /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Indiana

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Other Word Forms

• Hoosierdom noun

Etymology

Origin of Hoosier

An Americanism dating back to 1920–30; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

The Hoosiers are showing how nontraditional powers can emerge as huge attractions in this era.

From The Wall Street Journal

Long before Monday’s national championship game, the Hoosiers’ coach showed just how quickly he could turn around a program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fact, the Hoosiers’ most prominent booster isn’t a tech genius or hedge fund titan.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the most astonishing thing isn’t that Cignetti has turned the Hoosiers into a powerhouse.

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Just over a year ago, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti appeared on national television and made a bold declaration about his Hoosiers program.

From The Wall Street Journal