Country Dictionary

What canadians say when something seems to be popular or mainstream, but doesn't seem likely in their own country.

Friend #1: "Why is there Nascar playing on TV at this bar?" Friend #2: "People love Nascar" Friend #1: "You think?" Friend #1: "In the states"

Informal way to say United States of America.

I'm from the states.

Nickname for the state of Arkansas

Little Rock is the capitol of A-State.

1)Nickname for the state of Arkansas 2)Nickname of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas

When I'm in the A-State, I just gotta go kick it in Little Rock. A-State's football team made it to a bowl game for the first time in decades in 2005.

1. Dignified and impressive, as in size or proportions. See Synonyms at grand. 2. Majestic; lofty. adv. In a ceremonious or imposing manner.

Ashley has a stately pair of gams

The state of Arkansas. Not to be confused with A-Town, which is Atlanta.

Bill Clinton, Jermain Taylor, and Joe Johnson all came from da A-State.

Informal way of referring to the United States of America, generally used by non-Americans, while most Americans tend to opt for "the US" when speaking to non-Americans.

I flew in from Heathrow Airport to JFK Airport in the states and immediately noticed a dead body outside the terminal.