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hillbilly

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪlbɪli/

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Definition of hillbilly

noun (plural hillbillies)

North American
  • 1 informal, chiefly derogatory an unsophisticated country person, as associated originally with the remote regions of the Appalachians.
  • 2old-fashioned term for country music. [as modifier]:he played sweet hillbilly guitar

Origin:

early 20th century: from hill + Billy (pet form of the given name William)

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