Okie is a term used to describe people who were victims of the Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms that occurred in the 1930s. The term is derived from the name of the state of Oklahoma, which was particularly hard hit by the storms. During this time, many people were forced to leave their homes and migrate to other parts of the country in search of work. These people were known as Okies, and they were among the most affected victims of the Dust Bowl.