Boonies (noun / US Slang)
(Also heard as: The boondocks, Out in the boonies, Boonies)
Definition:
The boonies is a remote, rural area far from towns and cities.
Where Boonies Comes From:
It comes from “boondocks”, from the Tagalog word “bundok” meaning mountain, brought to the US by American soldiers in the Philippines.
How People Actually Use Boonies:
Used for the middle of nowhere: “they live out in the boonies”. It can sound affectionate or dismissive.
Is Boonies Rude?
Not rude, though it can sound a little patronising about rural places.
Examples in the Wild:
- “They live out in the boonies.”Meaning: They live in the middle of nowhere.
- “It’s a long drive to the boonies.”Meaning: It is a long drive to the countryside.
- “I grew up in the boonies of Montana.”Meaning: I grew up in remote Montana.
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