husker

/ˈhʌskər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person from Nebraska, especially one who supports the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers

“She’s a proud Husker cheering on her team at the football game.”

2. verb

to cut or pull up (plants) by the roots

“The farmer husked the weeds from the field.”

3. verb

to remove the husks or outer coverings from (grains) such as corn or rice

“She husked the corn to make popcorn.”

Synonyms

  • Nebraskan
  • agrarian

Antonyms

  • non-farmer
  • urban dweller