"redneckitis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From redneck + -itis. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|redneck|itis}} redneck + -itis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} redneckitis (uncountable)
  1. (rare, slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) The state of being a redneck (poor white person from the United States), said as if it were due to a disease or affliction. Tags: derogatory, ethnic, offensive, rare, slang, slur, uncountable
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