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

The Hoosiers are all the way up to No. 2, behind only the Columbus Gridiron Death Star, Ohio State.

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The 6-0 Hoosiers are currently ranked No. 3, the highest ranking the program has ever achieved.

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He’s a big reason why the Hoosiers are ranked No. 7 ahead of this weekend’s matchup against No. 3 Oregon.

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

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

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