Louisiana:

American Slang

Definition

U.S. Gulf Coast state, colloquially nicknamed “the Boot” and “the Bayou State,” associated with Cajun/Creole culture, bayous, and New Orleans.

Examples

"We’re rolling down to Louisiana—the Boot—for Mardi Gras, beignets, and a late-night brass band crawl."

"That gumbo tastes pure Louisiana, rich Creole spice with a Cajun kick from the bayou."

"She carries a little Louisiana in her voice, a warm drawl that makes you think New Orleans porches and zydeco."