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Hawkeye

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Hawkeye (noun) means an informal nickname for someone from the US state of Iowa. Example: “As a proud Hawkeye, he never missed a home game.”

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An informal nickname for someone from the US state of Iowa.
"As a proud Hawkeye, he never missed a home game."

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In plain EnglishA nickname for a resident of Iowa, also used for the state's university sports teams.

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What does “Hawkeye” mean?
The word “Hawkeye” means an informal nickname for someone from the US state of Iowa. In plain terms, a nickname for a resident of Iowa, also used for the state's university sports teams.
How do you use “Hawkeye” in a sentence?
Here is “Hawkeye” used in a sentence: “As a proud Hawkeye, he never missed a home game.”
What part of speech is “Hawkeye”?
“Hawkeye” is a noun.
Is “Hawkeye” a common word?
“Hawkeye” is an uncommon word in modern English.