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bumpkin

 

[ ˈbʌmpkɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: bump, bumping, bumpy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,655 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.