Oklahoma? That's rayciss!

Oklahoma is based on Choctaw Indian words which translate as red people (okla meaning "people" and humma meaning "red"). Recorded history for the name "Oklahoma" began with Spanish explorer Coronado in 1541 on his quest for the "Lost City of Gold."

Yup. Knew that.

Yet I never hear our extensive local AmerIndian population crying, "rayciss!" about the state name.

They do cry, come for the buffet, stay for the jackpot.