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n., adv.
doun
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steyt
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down·state
/
n., adv.
ˈdaʊnˈsteɪt
;
adj.
ˈdaʊnˌsteɪt
/
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n., adv.
doun
-
steyt
;
adj.
doun
-steyt
]
Show IPA
noun
1.
the southern part of a U.S.
state
.
adjective
2.
located in or characteristic of this part:
The downstate precincts reported early.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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adverb
3.
in, to, or into the downstate area:
We're going downstate for the holidays.
Origin:
1905–10,
Americanism
;
down
1
+
state
Related forms
down·stat·er,
noun
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downstate
(ˈdaʊnˌsteɪt)
—
adj
1.
in, or relating to the part of the state away from large cities, esp the southern part
—
adv
2.
towards the southern part of a state
—
n
3.
the southern part of a state
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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