cornhusker

See also: Cornhusker

English

Etymology

From corn +‎ husker.

Noun

cornhusker (plural cornhuskers)

  1. A person or device that removes husks from corn.
    Synonym: cornshucker
  2. (usually capitalized) A person who is a native or resident of the U.S. state of Nebraska.
  3. (informal) A yokel.
    Synonyms: corncob, hayseed; see also Thesaurus:country bumpkin

Usage notes

In the United States, because cornhusker so often means a Nebraskan, another term is usually used when any old yokel (not otherwise specified) is meant.

References

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