Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rednecked

Adjective

/ˈrɛdˌnɛkt/

Definition

Having a red neck, especially as a result of sunburn; often used to describe rural working-class individuals in the southern United States.

Examples

After spending all day outdoors without sunscreen, he ended up with a rednecked sunburn.
She wore a tank top that highlighted her rednecked skin from the weekend’s barbecue.
In the movie, the character was portrayed as a typical rednecked individual who loved hunting and fishing.

Meaning

The term ‘rednecked’ is associated with a certain stereotype of people, particularly from rural areas, who may be perceived as unsophisticated or unrefined, often due to their lifestyle and appearance.