in a state

1. upset, agitated

2. untidy and disheveled

I was in a state when the stack of movies fell on top of me.

by The Return of Light Joker August 26, 2010

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 March 19, 2011

the states

Informal way to say United States of America.

I'm from the states.

by zachnnn April 28, 2007

A-State

Nickname for the state of Arkansas

Little Rock is the capitol of A-State.

by BooBoohead March 22, 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 March 06, 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 March 31, 2006