Hill Billy

n.

Heard in Sligo and Armagh

A derogatory term for someone who lives in a rural area up the hill.

In use

Fukin hill billies!

Posh English

Bloody rustics residing upon the elevation!

Same phrase, other counties

  • The hillThe town centre housing area on Holborn Hill and Barrack Street in Sligo.
  • The pike hillA steep hill near Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
  • Bunkers hillA steep incline or decline, depending on which way your looking.
  • Fookin hillAn exclamation of sudden pain, dismay, or acute annoyance.
  • Like water off a hillIn great abundance and at considerable speed.
  • Over the hillA person from County Waterford, especially from Cappoquin or Lismore.