"The Boot" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈðiː but/ [General-American], /ˈðʌ but/ [General-American], [ð(ə)but̚] [General-American]
Etymology: From the boot-shaped outline of Louisiana's borders. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=The Boot}} The Boot
  1. (humorous) A nickname for the state of Louisiana in the United States of America. Tags: humorous Categories (place): Louisiana, USA, State nicknames of the United States Synonyms: Pelican State (english: official), Bayou State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise
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          "ref": "2019, Duke Deuce (lyrics and music), “Crunk Ain't Dead”:",
          "text": "...To California, place your order (Crunk ain't dead, crunk ain't dead, bitch) / To the boot, them niggas shoot (Crunk ain't dead)...",
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