redneck
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for redneck, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An informal, often disparaging term for a poor, working-class rural person, especially from the southern United States, sometimes implying narrow-mindedness.
Etymology
A compound of red and neck, from the sunburned necks of farm labourers who worked outdoors.
Full origin of redneck →Frequently asked questions
What does “redneck” mean?
The word “redneck” means an informal, often disparaging term for a poor, working-class rural person, especially from the southern United States, sometimes implying narrow-mindedness. In plain terms, an informal (often insulting) label for a poor rural white person in the US South, implying backwardness.
How do you pronounce “redneck”?
“Redneck” is pronounced REHD-nehk (/ˈɹɛdnɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “redneck” in a sentence?
Here is “redneck” used in a sentence: “The film leaned on redneck stereotypes for cheap laughs.”
What part of speech is “redneck”?
“Redneck” is a noun.