bumpkin

[ˈbʌmpkɪn]

bumpkin Definition

an unsophisticated, awkward person from the countryside.

Using bumpkin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bumpkin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a bumpkin who had never been to the city before.

  • Example

    The city girl found it hard to adjust to life in the bumpkin town.

  • Example

    The bumpkin's manners were considered rude by the sophisticated guests.

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    The bumpkin was amazed by the skyscrapers in the city.

bumpkin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bumpkin

Phrases with bumpkin

  • country bumpkin

    a person from a rural area who is perceived as unsophisticated or uneducated

    Example

    The city folk looked down on the country bumpkin.

  • awkward, unsophisticated behavior characteristic of a bumpkin

    Example

    His bumpkinly behavior made him stand out in the city.

  • a rural or unsophisticated accent

    Example

    The bumpkinish accent made it clear that he was not from the city.

Origins of bumpkin

originally a term for a small, misshapen pumpkin

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Summary: bumpkin in Brief

'Bumpkin' [ˈbʌmpkɪn] refers to an unsophisticated, awkward person from the countryside. It is often used to describe someone who lacks urban sophistication and manners. The term has synonyms like 'rustic,' 'yokel,' and 'hick,' and extends into phrases like 'country bumpkin,' denoting a person from a rural area who is perceived as unsophisticated or uneducated.