Hayseed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Hayseed
Hayseed (noun)
- seed shattered from hay
- clinging bits of straw or chaff from hay
- bumpkin, yokel
Hayseed (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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an awkward or simple person especially from a small town or the country
"though educated and sophisticated, the country singer always put on the facade of an amiable hayseed when in public"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hayseed
The most common words with a similar meaning to Hayseed:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hayseed
Words with the opposite meaning of Hayseed:
Near Antonyms of Hayseed
Word Forms of Hayseed
Inflections: hayseeds
Origin & Etymology of Hayseed
First known use: 1577
Frequently Asked Questions about Hayseed
What does "Hayseed" mean?
"Hayseed" means seed shattered from hay. As a noun, it is defined as: seed shattered from hay.
What is another word for "Hayseed"?
Other words for "Hayseed" include bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hick and provincial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hayseed" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Hayseed"?
There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hayseed". Common alternatives include bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hick, provincial, rube and rustic.
What is the opposite of "Hayseed"?
Antonyms of "Hayseed" include cosmopolitan, cosmopolite and sophisticate. Near antonyms include slicker, smoothy, metropolitan and suburbanite.
How do you use "Hayseed" in a sentence?
Examples of "Hayseed" in a sentence: "though educated and sophisticated, the country singer always put on the facade of an amiable hayseed when in public".
Is "Hayseed" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Hayseed" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Hayseed"?
"Hayseed" is pronounced /ˈhā-ˌsēd/ and divided into syllables as hay·seed.
What is the origin of the word "Hayseed"?
First known use: 1577.