Hillbilly

usgb/ˈhɪlbɪli/
noun

An uneducated person who lives in a rural area, typically in the Southern United States.

The city folk saw him as a stereotypical hillbilly, with his southern drawl and simple ways.
Visual representation of "hillbilly" - An uneducated person who lives in a rural area, typically in the Southern United States.

Often appears as...

  • hillbilly music
  • hillbilly attitude

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Visual representation of "hillbilly"
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Stereotype Alert

Be cautious, as 'hillbilly' often carries negative stereotypes and might offend some individuals.

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Referring to someone as a hillbilly can be seen as an insult.
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Cultural Nuance

Understand that 'hillbilly' refers to specific rural cultures in the Southern US and shouldn't be used for all rural people.

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She studied the hillbilly culture of the Appalachian region for her anthropology paper.
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Non-Urban Context

'Hillbilly' is used for people in rural settings and reflects an outsider's view rather than self-identification.

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The film depicted the main character as a hillbilly, living far away from the city.
Visual representation of the word "Hillbilly"

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