Hick

Pronunciation: /hɪk/

Definitions of hick

noun a person who lives in a rural area, often considered to be unsophisticated or provincial

Example Sentences

A1 The hick lived in a small town.

A2 The hick wore overalls and a straw hat.

B1 The hick spoke with a strong Southern accent.

B2 The hick was known for his simple way of life in the countryside.

C1 The hick was a stereotype often portrayed in movies.

C2 The hick was actually quite intelligent despite his rural upbringing.

Examples of hick in a Sentence

formal The politician was criticized for using derogatory language to refer to rural residents as hicks.

informal I heard that new guy is a real hick, always wearing overalls and chewing on a piece of straw.

slang Don't be such a hick, open your mind to new experiences.

figurative Her outdated fashion sense made her seem like a hick in comparison to her stylish peers.

Grammatical Forms of hick

• past tense: hicked
• plural: hicks
• comparative: hicker
• superlative: hickest
• present tense: hick
• future tense: will hick
• perfect tense: have hicked
• continuous tense: is hicking
• singular: hick
• positive degree: hick
• infinitive: to hick
• gerund: hicking
• participle: hicking

Origin and Evolution of hick

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hick' originated as a derogatory term used to describe an unsophisticated or rural person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'hick' has evolved to be used more casually and less negatively, often referring to someone from a rural area without the same negative connotations as before.