jayhawker

/ˈdʒeɪˌhɔːkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A resident of Kansas, especially in the 19th century, or a member of a group of pro-slavery men from Missouri who raided abolitionist settlements in Kansas; also, a supporter or enthusiast of the University of Kansas.

“The university’s alumni association referred to its members as jayhawkers due to their unwavering school spirit.”

Synonyms

  • Jayhawk
  • Kansan

Antonyms

  • Missourian
  • pro-slavery