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Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Throughout her life, Baez—now 84—has stayed true to her folksy-casual style.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
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The decor was folksy and colorful, with the brief for the flowers by Wild Gorse being unstructured ’70s.—
Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Elsewhere in the episode, Sheffield proposes that Swift consider a countrified and/or solo acoustic re-record of Reputation, while Spanos predicts that the new version of the debut will drop for its 20th anniversary next year.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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On his most countrified fare, he’s also made a conscious effort to tip the balance from the barroom to the bedroom.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are intimations of down-home prosperity, like horn blasts in the fog.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
21 May 2025
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The remark was a nod to a constant, low-grade stream of criticism that Crockett’s down-home demeanor must be a front to win country music fans.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to Pinterest, these three elements are keeping rustic farmhouse a top trend for the home.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Colorado offers abundant pet-friendly lodging, ranging from rustic cabins nestled in the mountains to upscale hotels in bustling city centers.—
Margaret Jackson,
Denver Post,
3 June 2025
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“Hickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hickish. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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