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Hillbilly: meaning, definitions and examples

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hillbilly

 

[ ˈhɪlˌbɪli ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

rural culture

A hillbilly is a person who lives in a remote, rural area, especially in the southern United States. They are often characterized as unsophisticated or backwards, with a strong emphasis on traditional values and lifestyle.

Synonyms

backwoodsman, country bumpkin, redneck

Examples of usage

  • The hillbilly family lived deep in the Appalachian mountains.
  • Don't be fooled by his hillbilly appearance, he's actually quite intelligent.
Context #2 | Noun

offensive term

In some contexts, 'hillbilly' can be used as a derogatory term to insult or belittle someone from a rural background. It is important to be aware of the negative connotations associated with this term.

Synonyms

hick, redneck, white trash

Examples of usage

  • She was offended by being called a hillbilly.

Translations

Translations of the word "hillbilly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caipira

🇮🇳 गंवार (ganvaar)

🇩🇪 Hinterwäldler

🇮🇩 orang kampung

🇺🇦 селюк

🇵🇱 wieśniak

🇯🇵 田舎者 (inakamo)

🇫🇷 péquenaud

🇪🇸 paleto

🇹🇷 köylü

🇰🇷 촌뜨기 (chontteugi)

🇸🇦 قروي (qarawi)

🇨🇿 venkovan

🇸🇰 vidiečan

🇨🇳 乡巴佬 (xiāng bā lǎo)

🇸🇮 kmetavzar

🇮🇸 sveitamaður

🇰🇿 ауылдық (auyldyk)

🇬🇪 მოსახლე (mosakhle)

🇦🇿 kəndli

🇲🇽 campesino

Etymology

The term 'hillbilly' originated in the United States in the early 1900s, originally used to describe people who lived in the Appalachian Mountains. It has since evolved to have both neutral and derogatory connotations, depending on the context in which it is used.

See also: hill, hillock, hillwalking.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,191 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.