word of the day
Wednesday | 29 Dec 2021
Yokel
[yow-kl]
Noun
English - early 19th century
- Definition
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An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside.
- Examples of word Yokel in a sentence
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“The merchant, thinking they were simple yokels, laughed and went on his way.”
- Did you Know?
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The origins of “yokel” are a bit unclear. Some people say the word was once used as a name for a green woodpecker.
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