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boonies

BOO-neez

Boonies (noun) means a remote, rural, or unfashionable area, far from any city (informal); short for "boondocks.". Example: “They moved out to the boonies for cheaper rent and more space.”

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A remote, rural, or unfashionable area, far from any city (informal); short for "boondocks."
"They moved out to the boonies for cheaper rent and more space."

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In plain EnglishAn informal way of saying somewhere is remote and far from city life.

When to use it

Casual and often used a little jokingly or dismissively about a place.

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Etymology

A clipped form of "boondocks," which was popularized by US troops in the Vietnam War to describe remote rural areas, ultimately from a Tagalog word for "mountain."

Origin: Tagalog

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Frequently asked questions

What does “boonies” mean?

The word “boonies” means a remote, rural, or unfashionable area, far from any city (informal); short for "boondocks.". In plain terms, an informal way of saying somewhere is remote and far from city life.

How do you pronounce “boonies”?

“Boonies” is pronounced BOO-neez (/ˈbuːniz/ in IPA).

How do you use “boonies” in a sentence?

Here is “boonies” used in a sentence: “They moved out to the boonies for cheaper rent and more space.”

What part of speech is “boonies”?

“Boonies” is a noun.

Where does the word “boonies” come from?

The word “boonies” comes from Tagalog. A clipped form of "boondocks," which was popularized by US troops in the Vietnam War to describe remote rural areas, ultimately from a Tagalog word for "mountain.".

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