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hoosier

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Synonyms: hosier, choosier, horsier, goosier, hooser, hookier

Antonyms: hosier, choosier, horsier, goosier, hooser, hookier

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Noun

  1. A native or resident of the U.S. state of [[Indiana]].
  2. Someone associated with {{w|Indiana University}}, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan. This is also the university's sports [[mascot]].
  3. {{senseid|en|boorish, contemptible white person}} {{lb|en|slang|St. Louis|Missouri|formerly|_|Southern US}} An [[uneducated]], [[tasteless]], [[boorish]] [[white]] person.<ref>{{R:en:McDavid:1979|33|pages=255-257|pageref=255}}</ref><ref>{{cite-journal |en |title=The Language of St.&nbsp;Louis, Missouri |work=American United Studies&nbsp;XIII, Linguistics |volume=4 |first=Thomas |last=Murray |year=1986}}</ref>
  4. {{lb|en|US|historical}} A kind of [[cupboard]] or [[dresser]] with shelves, drawers, etc.; a [[kitchenet]].

Adjective

  1. Characteristic of or pertaining to the American state of [[Indiana]].

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