A fork of Rural Dictionary
A person, usually from the south and caucasion, who is not ashamed of their heritage, has faith in God, hunts, fishes (can provide food and not have to be on welfare to do it). Down home, true, not fake and can spell unlike some people who submit!
That's a red neck girl driving that 4-wheel drive truck & hunting with her man.
Referring to that tell-tale sunburn on the back of the neck caused by wearing a John Deere or Cat tracker cap while plowing the fields. Generally acquired in conjunction with the "farmer's tan." Not necessarily limited to the rural Southern male, but closely associated with this particular species of human.
Kenny Chesney's girl may think his tracktor and farmer's tan are sexy, but it's his authentic redneck-ness that really turns her on.
Originally used as a term to describe a term to describe a white person who worked outdoors. The sun made his neck red. This has become a slander for low class people who do not want the country taken over by minorities, liberals and non whites. These people are vocal with their opinions.
The red neck said: look at those lazy niggers on welfare!
Usually a white male with limited education - someone who is generally intolerant of other people who differ and/or disagree with his thinking & outlook. These folks tend to look at the world in black & white terms - there are no shades of gray, or room for flexibility. These folks live all over the country with the heaviest concentration in the southeast & midwest. Some characteristics of " red necks " 1. White male 2. Drinks lots of beer 3. Wears Wrangler jeans 4. Wears tshirts,sweatshirts that are usually too small 5. Usually has a beer gut from drinking lots of beer 6. Lives on junk food, lots of beef, fried chicken 7. Nascar fan 8. Outdoor hobbies/activities - fishing, hunting 9. Drives a pickup truck 10. Hates Liberals, Gays, Minorities 11. Does not read much except cheap magazines 12. Often treats women like 2nd class citizens 13. Strict with his kids - often will use physical force to discipline his kids 14. Usually not open to reasoning & negotiation 15. Supported & Voted for George W. Bush
George W. Bush is a classic example of a red neck - just look at his redneck " my way or the highway " FAILED approach to government.