noun
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."
How to use boonies
Learner’s notesIn 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."
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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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