Hillbilly

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪlˌbɪli/

Definitions of hillbilly

noun a person who lives in a rural, mountainous area, typically characterized as unsophisticated or uncultured

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is a hillbilly.

A2 The hillbilly family lived in a remote cabin in the mountains.

B1 The hillbilly community had their own unique traditions and dialect.

B2 The hillbilly music festival attracted people from all over the country.

C1 The documentary explored the history and culture of the hillbilly population in Appalachia.

C2 Despite the stereotypes, the hillbilly community was known for their strong sense of community and resilience.

Examples of hillbilly in a Sentence

formal The documentary explored the cultural traditions of the hillbilly community in the Appalachian region.

informal My cousin is a true hillbilly, always wearing overalls and chewing on a piece of straw.

slang I heard that new guy in town is a real hillbilly, always talking about hunting and fishing.

figurative The old car looked like a hillbilly's jalopy, patched up with duct tape and rust.

Grammatical Forms of hillbilly

past tense

hillbillied

plural

hillbillies

comparative

more hillbilly

superlative

most hillbilly

present tense

hillbilly

future tense

will hillbilly

perfect tense

has hillbilly

continuous tense

is hillbillying

singular

hillbilly

positive degree

hillbilly

infinitive

to hillbilly

gerund

hillbillying

participle

hillbillyed

Origin and Evolution of hillbilly

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'hillbilly' originated in the United States, specifically in the Appalachian region.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe people living in remote, rural areas in the Appalachian mountains, the term 'hillbilly' eventually took on negative connotations and became associated with stereotypes of poor, uneducated individuals. However, in recent years, there has been a push to reclaim the term and celebrate Appalachian culture and heritage.