Meaning & Definition of Bumpkin in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A rustic or awkward person, especially one from the countryside.

  Example Sentence: He acted like a bumpkin at the gala, completely out of his element.

• Definition: A person who is considered unsophisticated or lacking in social graces.

  Example Sentence: Despite her eloquence, she sometimes felt like a bumpkin among her more cultured friends.

Etymology

Origin: Late Middle English, possibly from the Dutch 'bommeke', meaning 'little tree stump', implying rural simplicity.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• country bumpkin: A naive or unsophisticated person from the rural countryside.
• city slicker vs. bumpkin: Contrast between a polished city dweller and a naive rural person.

Translations

• Spanish: pueblerino

• French: paysan

• German: Bauernfänger

• Russian: деревенщина

Related Words

• hayseed: A person from a rural area, particularly an unsophisticated one.

• rube: An unsophisticated or inexperienced person from a rural area.

Slang Meanings of bumpkin

• Meaning: Someone who behaves awkwardly in social situations.

  Example Sentence: He tried to impress her, but ended up looking like a real bumpkin.

• Meaning: A person who is out of touch with urban culture.

  Example Sentence: After moving to the city, he felt like a bumpkin among the trendy crowd.