Redneck: meaning, definitions and examples
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redneck
[ ˈrɛdˌnɛk ]
derogatory
A working-class white person, especially a politically reactionary one from a rural area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's just a typical redneck who doesn't like change.
- She was mocked for her redneck accent.
- The term 'redneck' is often associated with conservative beliefs.
informal
A person from a rural or agricultural background, typically considered to be unsophisticated or uncultured.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's a bit of a redneck, but he's got a heart of gold.
- Don't judge a book by its cover, not all rednecks are the same.
Translations
Translations of the word "redneck" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caipira
- jeca
- redneck
🇮🇳 गंवार
🇩🇪 Hinterwäldler
🇮🇩 orang desa
🇺🇦 селюк
🇵🇱 wieśniak
🇯🇵 田舎者 (いなかもの)
🇫🇷 péquenot
- plouc
- redneck
🇪🇸 paleto
🇹🇷 köylü
🇰🇷 촌놈 (chon-nom)
🇸🇦 فلاح
🇨🇿 vidlák
🇸🇰 vidlák
🇨🇳 乡巴佬 (xiāngbālǎo)
🇸🇮 kmetavz
🇮🇸 sveitamaður
🇰🇿 ауылдық
🇬🇪 სოფლელი (sopeli)
🇦🇿 kəndli
🇲🇽 pueblerino
Word origin
The term 'redneck' originated in the late 19th century in the United States, initially used to describe farmers with sunburned necks from working outdoors. Over time, it evolved into a derogatory slang term often associated with rural, working-class individuals. The term has been used in various contexts, from political discussions to cultural stereotypes.
See also: red, redact, redden, reddening, reddish, redfish, redness, redolent.