boondocks
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noun ( used with a plural verb )
1.
an uninhabited area with thick natural vegetation, as a backwoods or marsh (usually preceded by the ).
2.
a remote rural area (usually preceded by the ): The company moved to a small town out in the boondocks.
Origin:
1940–45, Americanism; < Tagalog bundok mountain + -s3 (in locative derivations such as the sticks, the dumps, etc.)
1940–45, Americanism; < Tagalog bundok mountain + -s3 (in locative derivations such as the sticks, the dumps, etc.)
Synonyms
2. back country, backwoods, provinces; boonies, sticks.
2. back country, backwoods, provinces; boonies, sticks.
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| —pl n | |
| 1. | wild, desolate, or uninhabitable country |
| 2. | a remote rural or provincial area |
| [C20: from Tagalog bundok mountain] | |
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Word Origin & History
boondocks
1910s, from Tagalog bundok "mountain." Adopted by occupying American soldiers in the Philippines for "remote and wild place." Reinforced or re-adopted during World War II. Hence, also boondockers "shoes suited for rough terrain" (1953).
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Example sentences
But, you have to bring in a seasoned professional to make those plays work, not an untried rookie from the boondocks.
But others deeper in the boondocks remain determined to beat off the doomsayers with creative ideas.
Making room at the inn means sending somebody to the boondocks.
My sister didn't want me to marry an academic and move to the boondocks.
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