hickish

adjective

Definition of hickishnext
as in hick

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  1. hick
  2. folksy
  3. countrified
  4. down-home
  5. rustic
Adjective
  • One is a sick herb; the other is a hick Serb.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Rimac moved to Germany at age 2 and then to an independent Croatia in his early teens, where he was teased for his hick Bosnian accent.
    Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2021
Definition of hick
Adjective
  • This combined with the folksiest possible man being selected for the vice-presidential candidate?
    Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024
  • At the traditional coaches pregame press conference Sunday, Dykes was in two-minute offense mode, blending insight with a folksy nature.
    Dallas News, Dallas News, 9 Jan. 2023
Definition of folksy
Adjective
  • In the rendition, recorded live at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, Beabadoobee recasts Carpenter’s acerbic pop-rock hit into something gentler, with a slightly countrified, acoustic-guitar-and-strings arrangement — almost how the Corrs would’ve done it.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
  • God Save the Animals contains guitar solos, gothic keyboard riffs, spare and off-key acoustic guitar, warbles, countrified fiddle, at least one very thoughtful love song, and (don’t worry) enough moments that sound like Built to Spill.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of countrified
Adjective
  • At Henrietta Red in Germantown, the raw bar and restaurant’s atmosphere and chef/co-owner Julia Sullivan’s menu feel simultaneously down-home and elevated.
    Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Huddleston brings a gregarious energy to the role — a sort of Santa-as-Kenny Rogers down-home father figure with a raspy voice and a sincere love of children.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of down-home
Adjective
  • The main room is full of locals seeking an early-afternoon pick-me-up, but the backyard is quieter, with rustic tables and large plants under a makeshift roof made of golden tarp.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Where to eat In Ben Lomond, Aroma Restaurant has indoor and outdoor tables, with a pair of fireplaces in the rustic but stylish dining room.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of rustic
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