rube

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

Etymology

Generic use of the name Rube. See hey rube for more.

In classic literature

Synonyms

yokel, hick, yahoo, hayseed, bumpkin, chawbacon

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