Meaning & Definition of word "Boondocks"

Boondocks

/ˈbuːnˌdɒks/

1. A remote, rural, or wilderness area.
- Example: We decided to take a weekend trip to the boondocks to escape the city hustle.
2. An area that is isolated or lacking in modern conveniences.
- Example: Living in the boondocks means you have to drive a long way to find a grocery store.
3. An area that is perceived as backward or uncivilized.
- Example: He grew up in the boondocks, far away from the conveniences of urban life.
4. The countryside or rural area, often used in a derogatory sense.
- Example: They moved out to the boondocks for a quieter life, but it can feel quite lonely.

Originated from the Filipino word 'bundok' meaning mountain, adapted to refer to rural areas.

in the boondocks:

In a remote or rural area.

boondocks years:

A period of time spent in a rural or isolated area.

rural:

Relating to the countryside.

remote:

Far away from cities or main areas of population.

Meaning: An expression used to describe a very isolated place.

Example Sentence: I got lost driving through the boondocks, it was like a scene from a movie.

Meaning: Used to refer to a person's upbringing in a rural setting.

Example Sentence: She grew up in the boondocks, so she’s not used to city life.