hillbilly
|hill-bil-ly|
B2
/ˈhɪlˌbɪli/
rural stereotype
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hillbilly' originates from the combination of 'hill' and 'billy,' where 'hill' refers to a high land area and 'billy' is a common name or term for a man.
Historical Evolution
'hillbilly' was first used in the early 20th century to describe people from the Appalachian region.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to people living in hilly areas, but over time it evolved into a stereotype of rural, unsophisticated individuals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person from a rural or mountainous area in the United States, often stereotyped as being unsophisticated or uneducated.
The movie portrayed the main character as a hillbilly from the Appalachian Mountains.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 15:07