Meanings
proper noun
- humorousA personification of the people responsible for outrageous crimes and occurrences in the US state of Florida.
Origin
A reference to offbeat news headlines commonly phrased as Florida man [commits some unusual crime or other act].
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
APA
Florida Man. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Florida%20Man
MLA
“Florida Man.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Florida%20Man. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Florida Man,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Florida%20Man.
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