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Definition of hicksville

hicksville

/ˈhɪks.vɪl/
hicks · ville
Plural:hicksvilles
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• noun

1

North American A small, isolated, or unsophisticated rural town, or rural areas collectively (often capitalized and used disparagingly).

Example

"After spending a decade in Manhattan, he worried that moving to a quiet farming community would feel like living in Hicksville."

2

American A large hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, located on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay and serving as a major commuter hub on the Long Island Rail Road.

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Word Nuance & Usage

When used as a generic slang term for an unsophisticated rural town, this word is distinctly pejorative and informal; however, when capitalized, it is also the official name of a populous suburban community on Long Island, New York.

• Nearby Words

hickey
hickish
hickory
hicksville
hidable
hidden falls
hiddenness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hicksville. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hicksville
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