What does HICKS mean?

Here is the requested information for "hicks": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. Unsophisticated people from rural areas; country bumpkins.
2. Country folk, especially from the Southern United States; hillbillies.

Pronunciations

• US: /hɪks/
• UK: /hɪks/

Origin and Usage

The word "hicks" originated in the late 19th century as a derogatory term for unsophisticated, rural people. It is believed to be a shortened form of "hickory", which was used to describe someone who was stubborn or inflexible. The term has since evolved to refer specifically to people from the Southern United States, who are often stereotyped as being uneducated and unsophisticated.

Synonyms

• Country bumpkins
• Hillbillies
• Rustics
• Yokels
• Rednecks

Related Words

• Chick
• Kicks
• Brick
• Trick
• Quick

Example Sentences

1. "The city slickers laughed at the hicks in their overalls and straw hats."
2. "The hicks from the backwoods didn know how to use a fork and knife properly."