Hoosier

Meanings

1. A native or resident of the U.S. state of Indiana.
2. Someone associated with 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. An uneducated, tasteless, boorish white person.
4. A kind of cupboard or dresser with shelves, drawers, etc.; a kitchenet.

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

1. Alternative form of Hoosier.

Etymology

Uncertain. See Wikipedia's article on the subject for theories. Popularized by the 1830 John Finley poem “The Hoosier’s Nest”.