Elvis country

English

Etymology

In reference to Elvis Presley.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Elvis country (uncountable)

1. (US slang) A rural or remote area.
   • 2005, Two Covenants: Representations of Southern Jewishness, Eliza R. L. McGraw, page 166:

     Elvis country is 'Anywhere there are no Jews and no Italians.'

   • 2008, Inge Auerabacher, Highway To New York: A Lady Truck Driver Adventure, page 23:

     Mike continued " […] I bet you were born in Elvis country."

   • 2013, Danny Falcone, Johnny Angel, page 248:

     […] out here in the middle of Elvis country.

Synonyms

• See: Thesaurus:remote place