rednecks
noun/ˈrɛdˌnɛks/
Frequency rank: #17,783 most common English word
Meaning
informal term for working-class white people from rural areas, often associated with conservative attitudes (can be used proudly or as an insult).
Example sentence
Some of the locals at the county fair were proud to call themselves rednecks.
Synonyms & related words
- hillbillies
- hicks
- yokels
- bumpkins
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