I. ˈhik noun
( -s )
Etymology: from Hick, nickname for Richard
: an awkward, rude, unsophisticated, or provincial person
their dullest gags, especially written down for the hicks — Edmund Wilson
the immemorial game of luring hicks, tired businessmen and holidaymakers into their shows — Sheldon Cheney
Synonyms: see boor
II. adjective
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a hick : suggestive of hicks : country
a hick town
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: imitative
: hiccup 1
IV. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: hiccup 1