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 March 19, 2011
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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 March 6, 2006
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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
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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 March 31, 2006
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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 May 18, 2012
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