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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.

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

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