Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hick

noun

/hɪk/

Definition

A rural person who is seen as unsophisticated or uneducated.

Examples

Despite being called a hick, he was proud of his farming background.
When she moved to the city, her friends teased her for her hick speech and mannerisms.
They made fun of him for dressing like a hick, but he didn’t care about fashion.

Meaning

The term ‘hick’ refers to someone from the countryside, often perceived as lacking social graces or cultural sophistication. It is commonly used derogatively to imply that someone is simple-minded or backward due to their rural upbringing.