Hayseed
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derogatory term for a rural member of the American working class. This cutesy term has a demonizing impact on class consciousness, segregating the rural worker from his urban counterpart.
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AKA [hay seed]
A slow witted or unstylish person from the rural midwest.
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a common person, somebody of little intelligence and social status.
originates from elderly country folk -
In the Military: A derogatory term used by higher ranking members as a sort of nickname for those below their own rank.
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