this is one of those questions you just learn the answer to bc you are asked so many times, and so many times people arent correct..
well.. the official definition of a hokie: is a loyal virginia tech fan..
but the word came from a cheer way back when the school changed its name.. and it just kind of stuck..
the mascot was the gobblers.. but then evolved into the hokie bird.. so basically its just a made up name..
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