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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

Okies plural

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Etymology

A shortened, informal form of "Oklahoma" with the diminutive ending "-ie."

Rhymes for Okie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.