Tuscaloser

Tuscaloser proper noun: the University of Alabama, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Proper noun

Tuscaloser

(derogatory, slang) The University of Alabama, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- First of all, UAT was going to leave Birmingham in 2000 anyway..there no way they were go to renew to contract with Legion Field and the City of Birmingham. So who CARES if they leave a few years early..personally glad to see them go back to Tuscaloser1994 August 15, James Acker, “Legion Field (was Re:”, in rec.sport.football.college (Usenet)
Synonyms:

Alabama, Bama

Tuscaloser (plural Tuscalosers)

(derogatory, slang) An athlete or fan of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- You must not know how to read very well, because every time basketball comes up you Tuscaloosers try to switch back to football and talk about your GLORIOUS (7-5) season.1999 January 25, George, “Re: War Eagle!”, in alabama.sports.alabama (Usenet)
- In 1925, the Alabama Crimson Tide was invited to play the mighty University of Washington in the [1926] Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Washington was a four-touchdown favorite. Syndicated columnist Lawrence Perry wrote, “A crushing defeat of Alabama is indicated,” while others snickered...2015, Diane Roberts, Tribal: College Football and the Secret Heart of America, New York, N.Y.: Harper, →ISBN, page 188

Blend of Tuscaloosa + loser.

What does Tuscaloser mean?: Tuscaloser means the University of Alabama, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What part of speech is Tuscaloser?: Tuscaloser can be a proper noun or a noun.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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