🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

paysan

Pronunciation / Transliteration: peh-zahn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shitkicker/ˈʃɪtˌkɪkər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il est un paysan qui travaille dur dans les champs."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who is considered rough, unrefined, or unsophisticated, often associated with rural or working-class backgrounds.

    "Despite his appearance, he was a kind-hearted shitkicker who always helped his neighbors."
  2. 2

    A derogatory term for someone who is perceived as lacking sophistication or education.

    "The city folks often looked down on the shitkickers from the countryside."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'shitkicker' is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-20th century, combining 'shit' (a vulgar term for feces) and 'kicker' (one who kicks). It originally referred to a rough, unrefined person, often associated with rural or working-class backgrounds, and has evolved to sometimes denote someone who is tough or resilient.

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