hillbilly meaning

UK US /ˈhɪlbɪli/ 3 syllables

hillbilly (noun): a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person.

Definition of hillbilly

  1. a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person

    Synonyms: bushwhacker

    Type of: rustic

How to pronounce hillbilly

hillbilly is pronounced /ˈhɪlbɪli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in LY · 9-letter words

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