
Bumpkin
Cultural Stereotype
Bumpkin often reflects a stereotype and might offend. Use carefully.
He didn't want to be labeled as a bumpkin just because he grew up on a farm.
Informal Speech
Bumpkin is informal and more common in spoken language than in formal writing.
During casual conversation, someone joked he was a bumpkin for not using a smartphone.
Negative Connotation
The term can be derogatory, implying a lack of intelligence or culture.
The city folks viewed him as a simple bumpkin, although he was quite clever.
Compare with
BoorClodhopperCountrifiedCountrymanHillbillyPeasantProvincialRusticYokel
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