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boonies

[ boo-neez ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

Informal. Usually the boonies. boondocks.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of boonies¹

First recorded in 1950–55; boon(docks), -ie

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Example Sentences

A young man from the boonies comes to New York City to make his fortune.

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Alan wondered why Kurt was so pleasant with these cops out in the boonies but so hostile to the law in Kensington Market.

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