General
the boonies
What does the boonies mean?
An out-of-the-way, isolated place far from town.
"You'll need a full tank—they live out in the boonies."
Origin
Clipping of "boondocks" (from Tagalog "bundok," mountain), popularized by US servicemen.
Frequently asked questions
What does "the boonies" mean?
It means a remote, rural, out-of-the-way area far from town—the sticks.
Where does the word come from?
It's a clipping of "boondocks," which comes from the Tagalog word "bundok" (mountain) and was popularized by American servicemen in the Philippines.
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