Meaning & Definition of word "Boondocks"

Boondocks

/ˈbuːnˌdɒks/

noun:

  • 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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the boondocks:

In a remote or rural area.

boondocks years:

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

Related Words

rural:

Relating to the countryside.

remote:

Far away from cities or main areas of population.

Slang Meanings of boondocks

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.