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05:20 Apr 28, 2008 |
Norwegian to English translations [PRO] General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | |||||||
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4 | hicks or hillbilly |
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3 | urban redneck |
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harry urban redneck Explanation: The word comes from the man's name "Harry". It refers to someone uncultured, with cheap taste. Do you wear white socks with dark suits? Do you wear jogging suits all day long? Do you own a camping trailor? There is no true or single translation or definition for the word. think of hillbilly, redneck, yokel... see also "råner" Reference: http://www.tromsoby.no/node/204422385 Reference: http://www.dinside.no/php/art_spor.php?id=95987&aid=89539 |
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hicks or hillbilly Explanation: "Hicks" is a derogatory term to refer to the stereotype of unsophisticated country people. Reference: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hicks |
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