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  1. An adjective used to describe something that is Wisconsin-like, or a noun that simply means Wisconsinite. Wisconsinites are often called "Sconnies" outside of the state. The word is now gaining traction within Wisconsin as well, largely the result of the company "Sconnie Nation" that was founded by two UW-Madison students in their Lakeshore dorm room. Posted by: madmax on Apr 04, 2008 (9) (4)
  2. A word for "Wisconsinite" (adjective or noun) that has gained in popularity due to the prominence of the Sconnie Nation t-shirt company in Madison. Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 07, 2009 (2) (0)
  3. The fact that this term is allegedly used by people of other states does not make it local Madison slang. I have never heard a local use this term. And had this term not been used to sell t shirts, it would have remained in other state obscurity. Posted by: sieve on Aug 21, 2008 (4) (2)
  4. Although many naysayers are correct in saying that "Sconnie" is not a term often used by real Wisconsinites, it is certainly a legitimate term, as it is used in other states in reference to Wisconsinites. In Michigan, a Sconnie is someone from Wisconsin. Posted by: terracebum on Jul 07, 2008 (3) (1)
  5. I first heard the term sconnie in 1997 after moving to colorado from Mowakee Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 28, 2009 (1) (0)
  6. Wisconsinite, according to drunken UW students. To everyone else? Nothing. Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 18, 2010 (0) (0)
  7. Antonym: Coastie Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 18, 2010 (0) (0)
  8. ooo, another made up slang term. Sconnie. Like Frisco. Or Chi-town. Never ever used by the locals. Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 06, 2009 (1) (1)
  9. A term that Michiganders use for people from Wisconsin. Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 12, 2009 (1) (1)
  10. I lived on WI/MI border while growing up and NEVER heard a Michigander call us Sconnies EVER! I now live in NV and no one has ever referred to Wisconsinites as Sconnies. Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 01, 2009 (1) (1)
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The signature "Sconnie" t-shirt design from Sconnie Nation
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Sconnie tutorial from the guys at Sconnie Nation
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