Meaning of the word hick in English

What does hick mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hick

US /hɪk/
UK /hɪk/

Noun

a person from the countryside, regarded as uncultured or unsophisticated

Example:
He was called a hick because he didn't know how to use a computer.
Don't be such a hick, try to fit in with the city crowd.

Adjective

unsophisticated or uncultured, typical of people from the countryside

Example:
He had a very hick accent.
The small town had a charmingly hick atmosphere.