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yokel

noun

/ˈjoʊkəl/

Meaning

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.

bumpkin, rustic, peasant, hillbilly, hick

gentleman, sophisticate, urbanite

country yokel, simple yokel, poor yokel

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total