Hick: meaning, definitions and examples

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hick

[ hɪk ]

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person

A person who lives in a rural area and is regarded as being unintelligent or uncultured.

Synonyms

bumpkin, country bumpkin, rustic

Examples of usage

He's just a hick from the countryside.
Don't be such a hick, try to blend in with the city folks.

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tool

A tool consisting of a metal blade with a handle, used for cutting material such as wood or metal.

Synonyms

axe, chopper, hatchet

Examples of usage

He used a hick to chop firewood.
Make sure to use the right hick for this job.

Translations

Translations of the word "hick" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caipira

jeca
matuto

🇮🇳 गँवार (ganvār)

🇩🇪 Hinterwäldler

🇮🇩 kampungan

🇺🇦 простак

селюк
деревенщина

🇵🇱 wieśniak

🇯🇵 田舎者 (inakasha)

🇫🇷 péquenaud

plouc
rustre

🇪🇸 paleto

🇹🇷 köylü

🇰🇷 촌뜨기 (chontteugi)

🇸🇦 ريفي (rifi)

🇨🇿 vidlák

🇸🇰 vidlák

🇨🇳 乡巴佬 (xiāngbālǎo)

🇸🇮 kmetavz

🇮🇸 sveitamaður

🇰🇿 ауылбай (auylbai)

🇬🇪 გლეხი (glekhi)

🇦🇿 kəndli

🇲🇽 paleto

Word origin

The word 'hick' originated in the late 18th century, as a colloquial shortening of the word 'hickory', which refers to a type of wood used in making tools. Over time, 'hick' evolved to also describe a person from a rural area. It is often used in a derogatory manner to imply someone is unsophisticated or simple.