What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bumpkin
Example
He's such a bumpkin, he doesn't even know how to use public transportation. [bumpkin: noun]
Example
The city folks looked down on him for his bumpkin ways. [bumpkin: adjective]
bumpkin
Example
She's a bumpkin at heart, always happiest when surrounded by nature. [bumpkin: noun]
Example
They decided to move to a small village and live a bumpkin life. [bumpkin: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bumpkin is more commonly used than bumkin in everyday language and literature. It is the preferred and recognized spelling of the word.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between bumpkin and bumpkin?
Both bumpkin and bumkin are informal words that are typically used in casual conversations or informal writing. They are not commonly used in formal or academic contexts.
