What does it mean when someone calls you a hick? lol?

Soo.. I like this guy.. and he was with one of his friends. Hes really nice.. and yea :) ... we were talking and he goes "i told my friend about you and he thinks we should go out cuz i told him your a hick. aparently we're perfect for each other" i said " well maybe haha" then hes like "haha hey you know were the same age its perfect" .....soo anyways.. i dont get the hick part. lolzz... and any advice on the dating part?? :)