Synonyms for

Hillbilly

Verb / ˈhɪlbɪli: / Another word for hillbilly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A hillbilly is a person who lives in a rural, mountainous area and is often considered to have a simple or unsophisticated lifestyle.

Synonyms & similar words

bushwhacker redneck yokel rustic backwoodsman hillman boonies hick countryfolk rube bushman clodhopper hayseed peasant bogtrotter bumpkin hinterlander countryman

Example sentences

  1. The hillbilly went fishing in the river.
  2. The hillbilly cooked a delicious meal over the campfire.
  3. The hillbilly wore overalls and a straw hat.
  4. The hillbilly lived in a small wooden house on the hill.
  5. The hillbilly loved singing folk songs.

Quotes

  • The true hillbilly is one who has never once in his life known what it is to doubt.
  • I'm just a hillbilly with a guitar.
  • The hillbilly cat, he's from deep in the woods.

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