Hickish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈhik/

Meaning & Definition of Hickish

Hickish (noun)

  1. an unsophisticated person with local or restricted interests or outlook

Hickish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hick

    similar: hick, countrified, down-home, folksy, rustic, cornball, corn-fed, cornpone, corny, hokey
    opposite: cosmopolitan, smart, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise, hip, trendy, with-it

Related Entry: Hick (noun)

Hick is a different word from Hickish. The synonyms below are for hick, not for hickish.

  1. an awkward or simple person especially from a small town or the country

    "city dwellers who looked down on their cousins from northern Maine as hicks"

    similar: bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hayseed, provincial, rube, rustic, yokel
    related: boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf, greenhorn, tenderfoot, peasant, peon, backwoodsman, mountaineer
    opposite: cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, sophisticate
    near: slicker, smoothy, metropolitan, suburbanite, urbanite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hickish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hickish:

hick, countrified, down-home, folksy, rustic, cornball, corn-fed, cornpone, corny, hokey

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hickish

Words with the opposite meaning of Hickish:

cosmopolitan, smart, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise, hip, trendy, with-it

Word Forms of Hickish

Derived words: hickish (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Hickish

Hick, nickname for Richard

First known use: 1669

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickish

What does "Hickish" mean?

"Hickish" means an unsophisticated person with local or restricted interests or outlook. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an unsophisticated person with local or restricted interests or outlook.

What is another word for "Hickish"?

Other words for "Hickish" include hick, countrified, down-home, folksy, rustic, cornball, corn-fed and cornpone. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hickish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hickish"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hickish". Common alternatives include hick, countrified, down-home, folksy, rustic, cornball, corn-fed, cornpone, corny and hokey.

What is the opposite of "Hickish"?

Antonyms of "Hickish" include cosmopolitan, smart, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise, hip, trendy and with-it.

Is "Hickish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hickish" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hickish"?

"Hickish" is pronounced /ˈhik/.

What is the origin of the word "Hickish"?

"Hickish" comes from Hick, nickname for Richard. First known use: 1669.

What is another word for "Hickish" meaning "as in hick"?

When "Hickish" (adjective) means as in hick, synonyms include hick, countrified, down-home, folksy, rustic and cornball. Opposites in this sense include cosmopolitan, smart, sophisticated and worldly.