hillbilly

Definition

Someone who is from the hills; especially from a rural area, with a connotation of a lack of refinement or sophistication.

Etymology

From hill + billy (“fellow”). Compare Scots chapman billie (“travelling salesman”).

Example Sentences

• "Thanks to the massive migration from the poorer regions of Appalachia to places like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, hillbilly values spread widely along with hillbilly people."

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