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"Hicklib", being a combination of "hick" and "liberal", and is used to refer to liberals that live in rural areas of the United States, namely the Southeast. Hicklibs exist for two reasons, a historical one and a practical one.

Historically, Jeffersonianism, an Egalitarian, Agrarian, Democratic ideology was most prevalent in the South among farmers during 1790s to 1820s. While a long gone ideology, it still lingers in modern day Southern Republican ideology. The most important effect of Jeffersonian thought is Anti-Elitism, which fuels the "folksy" kind of class resentment parroted by hicklibs, and more recently suburbanite Republicans.

Practically, hicklibs exist because rural areas shelter White people from the realities of living in a multiracial environment and how that affects suburban and urban populations. They don't understand why borders need to exist because they've never interacted with an immigrant before. If they are Appalachian, they are probably on government assistance too.
"Wow, I can't believe these rural county acted more like antifa than actual antifa members when nationalists showed up!"
"Yeah, because this place is full of Hicklibs."
Hicklib by HornFrog78 August 14, 2023
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The term "hicklib" is a portmanteau of "hick" and "liberal." It is sometimes used informally to refer to individuals who hold liberal or left-leaning political views but may come from rural or less urban areas. The term can carry a connotation of someone who embraces liberal ideologies despite living in a region where conservative viewpoints are more prevalent. It's worth noting that this term is not widely used and can be seen as derogatory or dismissive, so it's important to use language that is respectful and avoids stereotypes when discussing political beliefs.
Many people assumed that growing up in a small town would make him conservative, but he turned out to be quite the hicklib, supporting progressive policies even in rural areas.
hicklib by TiborCitadel August 11, 2023

hicklebuc 

Aidan and Vincent are a hicklebuc

Hicklebilly 

One of them there backwoods folk around the sticks of Dickson Tennessee. Tend to have relations with their cousins and a few extra toes. Usually spotted around day 7 of being awake. Can be heard cackling at night. Best defense against them is soap and a tooth brush
Did you hear that hicklebilly?
Hicklebilly by CrAcKeR1312 January 24, 2017

hickleberry 

A person who is a hill billy/hick and refuses that they are one
Me: Josh is a hill billy

Josh: no I’m not!
Me: ok then your a hickleberry
hickleberry by Cbass8cbass June 16, 2021

Hicklish 

The act of speaking to a friend using Bill Hicks jokes. Or the even simpler act of telling a full Bill Hicks joke to a group of friends to entertain or to possibly introduce them to the comedic styles of Bill Hicks.
Speaking Hicklish also includes using a Bill Hicks joke to go with the situation you may be in, the full joke does not have to be said but instead pieces can interpretated to fit the context of the conversation.
MAN 1- you know, i'm glad all those horrible people who smoke die, i sure will be able to sleep easier.
MAN 2(in hicklish)- hay Bob, you know, ya ready for this? OK, drumroll.......Non-smokers die, everyday...sleep tight Bob.
Hicklish by Mr.dave August 30, 2008
David is a Hicklin.
Hicklin by toenail_lover November 3, 2016
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