Hoosier

[hoo-zher]

noun

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

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

Hoosier

/ ˈhuːʒɪə /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Indiana

Other Word Forms

• Hoosierdom noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hoosier¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hoosier¹

C19: origin unknown

Example Sentences

In his first season with the Hoosiers, Cignetti won 11 games and took his team to the College Football Playoff.

From Los Angeles Times

Tino’s Indiana Hoosiers, thanks largely to the efforts of the quarterback he coached, had just walloped Foster’s Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times

“The audience booed these people. I’d say that was not Hoosier Hospitality. One could only say it’s poor, poor sportsmanship.”

From Los Angeles Times

The next time the men saw one another was last fall, when they hugged after Sunseri’s Indiana Hoosiers defeated Foster’s Bruins at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hoosiers own four wins over teams ranked in the AP top 25 poll.

From Los Angeles Times