Definition of hillbilly
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often disparaging + offensive
: a person from a backwoods area
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Examples of hillbilly in a Sentence
Other kids called her a hillbilly because of her accent and her simple clothes.
in the skit, he was a shy hillbilly in love with a city girl
Origin and Etymology of hillbilly
1hill + Billy, nickname for William
First Known Use: 1881
HILLBILLY Defined for English Language Learners
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: a person who lives in the country far away from cities and who is often regarded as someone who lacks education, who is stupid, etc.
HILLBILLY Defined for Kids
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: a person from a backwoods area
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