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cul-terreux

country bumpkin

noun koo-teh-RUH Rare

Usage Note

Cul-terreux is a pejorative slang term for a rural peasant or unsophisticated country person, literally 'muddy bottom'. It is considered quite rude and should be used with care. The plural is culs-terreux. The equivalent informal English is 'hick' or 'yokel'. Avoid in polite conversation.

Examples

"Il le traitait de cul-terreux devant tout le monde."

Natural Translation

He called him a bumpkin in front of everyone.

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