hick in Portuguese
hick in Portuguese is caipira, labrego, saloio — hick means an unsophisticated or unfashionable person from the countryside, often used disparagingly.
hick in Portuguese
caipira
(pejorative) An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person. [from early 18th c.]
labrego
(pejorative) An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person. [from early 18th c.]
saloio
(pejorative) An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person. [from early 18th c.]
What does "hick" mean?
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noun An unsophisticated or unfashionable person from the countryside, often used disparagingly.
"The city slickers mocked him as a hick fresh off the farm."
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- The city slickers mocked him as a hick fresh off the farm.
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What is "hick" in Portuguese?
"hick" in Portuguese is caipira, labrego, saloio. hick means: An unsophisticated or unfashionable person from the countryside, often used disparagingly.
How do you use "hick" in a sentence?
Example: "The city slickers mocked him as a hick fresh off the farm." In Portuguese, "hick" is caipira, labrego, saloio.
Are there other ways to say "hick" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "hick": caipira, labrego, saloio.
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