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noun
1.
a native or inhabitant of Indiana (used as a nickname).
2.
(usually lowercase) any awkward, unsophisticated person, especially a rustic.
Origin:
1920–30, Americanism; of uncertain origin
1920–30, Americanism; of uncertain origin
Related forms
Hoo·sier·dom, noun
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Hoosier
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
Hoosier
"native or resident of Indiana," 1826, Amer.Eng., of unknown origin, perhaps related to Eng. dial. (Cumberland) hoozer, used of anything unusually large.
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