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Wolverine

Wolverine

1 7.2
A person who lives in or comes from Michigan
  • noun
  • /ˈwʊlvəˌrin/
  • Informal
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  • Many residents proudly identify as wolverines when talking about their Michigan heritage.

Examples

  • In Michigan, locals often refer to themselves as wolverines during football season.

  • The wolverine documentary I cited is entitled "Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom," and it can be streamed on Netflix.

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  • The nickname for Michigan's sports teams is the wolverines, representing the state's identity.

Synonyms

Michigander
vsWolverine
7.9

A person who was born in or lives in Michigan

is used as an informal nickname for people from that state

Compounds

Wolverine State
  • US
4.8

A US state in the Great Lakes region with capital Lansing

Surface Forms

Wolverine singular
Wolverines plural

Etymology

Wolverine comes from the animal wolverine, a small but fierce creature known for its strength, and Michigan was nicknamed the Wolverine State, so a Wolverine is 'someone from Michigan', often used as a proud local or sports fan.