noun
sticks
stihks
noun
1
Informal: a rural or remote area, far from a city.
"They moved out to the sticks after retiring."
"It's a two-hour drive out to the sticks from here."
How to Use Sticks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe countryside, especially somewhere remote or unfashionable — usually said with a hint of humor.
When to use it
Informal, slightly dismissive term for rural areas.
Common pairings
out in the sticks
live in the sticks
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