In the states

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"

by imdre April 4, 2011

the states

Informal way to say United States of America.

I'm from the states.

by zachnnn May 11, 2007

A-State

Nickname for the state of Arkansas

Little Rock is the capitol of A-State.

by BooBoohead April 18, 2006

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.

by BooBoohead April 14, 2006

stately

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

by WonderGams September 15, 2006

A-State

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.

by Brandon Cox April 21, 2006

The States

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.

by Rod_Jonse October 27, 2012