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

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

States

Slang for Canadians talking about the United States of America

"My brother just flew up from the States. He was visiting our cousin in Alabama."

by realcanadiantoffee April 30, 2009

state

Something that stupid people argue about on UrbanDictionary.com

Stupid Texan: Huh-huh! Ma' state's way better then yur's!(yuk) Don't mess with Texas! Huh-huh!

Arrogant Californian: No, actually my state is far superior to yours in that its educational system far surpasses...blah,blah,blah....

Insignificant Maine-Dweller: Um...go Maine?

by Nassy January 05, 2006

state

A word used in UK slang which can mean:

1. An exclamation of surprise (usually shock).
2. An adjective meaning bad/poor.
3. An adjective meaning good (similar to how "sick" is used).

1. "Did you know that Fred crashed his car last night?", "Woah, state".

2. "Have you seen that toilet? It's well state"

3. "I did a turbo last night, it were well state"

by Noodle May 15, 2007

The State

A very cool show that used to be on MTV from 1993-1995

I watched an old episode of the state. Louie was Hilarious

by Bill December 01, 2003

stateful

/adjective/ describing a situation or person that is cringe worthy.

"Her hair was stateful today."
"Ikr, it was just awful!"

by Lutsafralu September 19, 2017