noun
Okie
OH-kee
Okie (noun) means someone from Oklahoma, especially used historically for Dust Bowl-era migrants who left the state for California. Example: “The novel follows a family of Okies fleeing the Dust Bowl.”
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Someone from Oklahoma, especially used historically for Dust Bowl-era migrants who left the state for California.
"The novel follows a family of Okies fleeing the Dust Bowl."
How to use Okie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal (and historically sometimes derogatory) nickname for a person from Oklahoma.
When to use it
Casual; can carry a dated, Dust-Bowl-era connotation depending on context.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "Oklahoma" with the diminutive ending "-ie."
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What does “Okie” mean?
The word “Okie” means someone from Oklahoma, especially used historically for Dust Bowl-era migrants who left the state for California. In plain terms, an informal (and historically sometimes derogatory) nickname for a person from Oklahoma.
How do you pronounce “Okie”?
“Okie” is pronounced OH-kee (/ˈoʊ.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Okie” in a sentence?
Here is “Okie” used in a sentence: “The novel follows a family of Okies fleeing the Dust Bowl.”
What part of speech is “Okie”?
“Okie” is a noun.
