Usage Note
Cul-terreux is a pejorative slang term for a rural peasant or unsophisticated country person, literally 'muddy bottom'. It is considered quite rude and should be used with care. The plural is culs-terreux. The equivalent informal English is 'hick' or 'yokel'. Avoid in polite conversation.
Examples
"Il le traitait de cul-terreux devant tout le monde."
Natural Translation
He called him a bumpkin in front of everyone.
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