The Boot
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English
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Etymology
[edit]From the boot-shaped outline of Louisiana's borders.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈðiː but/, /ˈðʌ but/, [ð(ə) but̚]
Proper noun
[edit]- (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
[edit]Capitalization varies.