the states 

Informal way to say United States of America.

I'm from the states.

the states by zachnnn May 11, 2007

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.

The States by Rod_Jonse October 27, 2012

The States 

Quick form of "The United States of America".

In the states you can get beer at a 7-11 but you have to be something like 24.

Why's that guy talking so slow? Oh, he's from the states.

The States by marko1982 October 26, 2005

The States 

The west and central streets of The Block (Vallejo, CA)

Consisting of: Tennessee, Maine, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, Carolina, Virginia etc.

Mostly older victorian house with several hoods strewn along the west. High concentration of African American and Latino.

Where you was at?
The States..
Fa sho

The States by M. Du May 6, 2005

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"

In the states by imdre April 4, 2011

Hope Of The States 

Amazing band,very underated, bit like Radiohead very prog rock full of violins and pianos and some great guitar work!!! Also amazing live band!!

Person 1:"I'm listening to the Lost Riots its a class album by hope of the states"
Person 2: Hey give me a listen.....HEY THIS IS GOOD!!!

Hope Of The States by Pauly G February 28, 2005

date the states 

a game that people play to try and go out on a date with someone from every state in the United States. Only one date is needed and it has to be their home state. foreign people are wild cards and can be placed in any state.

Girl 1: did you go out with Jon? he's from Nevada.
Girl 2: Yeah I did! now i just need Oregon!
Girl 1: awesome! We are so good at date the states!

date the states by lfhgaj April 6, 2009