Wolverine
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A person who lives in or comes from Michigan
- noun
- /ˈwʊlvəˌrin/
- Informal
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wolverine
- Many residents proudly identify as wolverines when talking about their Michigan heritage.
Examples
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In Michigan, locals often refer to themselves as wolverines during football season.
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The wolverine documentary I cited is entitled "Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom," and it can be streamed on Netflix.
Blog text (14) -
The nickname for Michigan's sports teams is the wolverines, representing the state's identity.
Synonyms
Michigander
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A person who was born in or lives in Michigan
is used as an informal nickname for people from that state
Compounds
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.