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The Boot

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English

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Map of Louisiana
A boot
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Etymology

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From the boot-shaped outline of Louisiana's borders.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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The Boot

  1. (humorous) A nickname for the state of Louisiana in the United States of America.
    Synonyms: (official) Pelican State, Bayou State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise
    • 2019, Duke Deuce (lyrics and music), “Crunk Ain't Dead”:
      ...To California, place your order (Crunk ain't dead, crunk ain't dead, bitch) / To the boot, them niggas shoot (Crunk ain't dead)...

Usage notes

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Capitalization varies.