Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
poor-white-trash
Noun
/pʊr waɪt træʃ/
Definition
A pejorative term used to describe poor, rural white individuals in the Southern United States, often characterized by a lack of education and social status.
Examples
- Many stereotypical portrayals in movies often depict poor white trash living in trailers.
- He grew up in a poor white trash community where resources were scarce.
- Critics argue that the term reinforces negative stereotypes about low-income white families.
Meaning
The term carries connotations of low social class and often implies a certain degree of cultural stigmatization.
Synonyms
- White trash
- Redneck
- Hillbilly
