Bumpkin: meaning, definitions and examples

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bumpkin

[ ˈbʌmpkɪn ]

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person

An unsophisticated or awkward person from a rural area; a yokel.

Synonyms

hayseed, rube, yokel

Examples of usage

He may look like a bumpkin, but he's actually a talented musician.
Don't be fooled by his bumpkin appearance, he's quite smart.

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slang

A person who is perceived as ignorant or unsophisticated, often used as an insult.

Synonyms

hick, hillbilly, redneck

Examples of usage

Don't be such a bumpkin, try to act more refined.
She's always making fun of him for being a bumpkin.

Translations

Translations of the word "bumpkin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caipira

🇮🇳 गाँववाला

🇩🇪 Bauerntölpel

🇮🇩 orang desa

🇺🇦 селюк

🇵🇱 wieśniak

🇯🇵 田舎者 (inakamono)

🇫🇷 péquenaud

🇪🇸 paleto

🇹🇷 köylü

🇰🇷 시골뜨기 (sigoltteugi)

🇸🇦 فلاح

🇨🇿 venkovan

🇸🇰 vidiečan

🇨🇳 乡巴佬 (xiāng bā lǎo)

🇸🇮 kmetavz

🇮🇸 sveitamaður

🇰🇿 ауылдық

🇬🇪 სოფლელი

🇦🇿 kəndli

🇲🇽 paleto

Word origin

The word 'bumpkin' originated in the late 16th century and is believed to have come from the Middle Dutch word 'bommekijn', meaning a small cask or vessel. Over time, it evolved to refer to a person from a rural area, often with connotations of being unsophisticated or simple. The term has been used in English literature and colloquial speech to describe individuals perceived as being naive or uncultured.