The Boot

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Proper noun

The Boot

  1. (humorous) Nickname for Louisiana: a state of the United States.
    Synonyms: (official) Pelican State, Bayou State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise
    • 2019, Duke Deuce, “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

Capitalization varies.

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