Okie
Introduction
A diminutive form of Oklahoma, often used as a friendly term.
Background Story
The term 'Okie' originated during the Great Depression when many people from Oklahoma migrated to California. It became associated with a stereotype of these migrants but was later embraced by some as a term of self-identity. The name has also been popular in culture, including in John Steinbeck's novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'.
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Variations
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