noun

redneck

REHD-nehk

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Redneck (noun) means an informal, often disparaging term for a poor, working-class rural person, especially from the southern United States, sometimes implying narrow-mindedness. Example: “The film leaned on redneck stereotypes for cheap laughs.”

noun

An informal, often disparaging term for a poor, working-class rural person, especially from the southern United States, sometimes implying narrow-mindedness.

"The film leaned on redneck stereotypes for cheap laughs."

How to use redneck

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal (often insulting) label for a poor rural white person in the US South, implying backwardness.

When to use it

Considered derogatory and best avoided in formal or polite contexts; often used self-referentially in casual speech by the people it describes.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: rednecks

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Etymology

A compound of red and neck, from the sunburned necks of farm labourers who worked outdoors.

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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.

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