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rube
noun
UK:
/ruːb/
US:
/ruːb/
A person who is not intelligent or is easily tricked; an unsophisticated person.
The salesman easily tricked the rube into buying the useless product.
City folks often see those from the country as a naive rube, easily fooled by scams.
Synonyms
dupe
sucker
simpleton
fool
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phonetic transcription of "rube" in English?
The phonetic transcription of "rube" is
/ruːb/
in British English and
/ruːb/
in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
What are the english synonyms of "rube"?
Synonyms for "rube": dupe, sucker, simpleton, fool.
How to use "rube" in sentences?
Example usage of "rube": "The salesman easily tricked the rube into buying the useless product.". More examples on the page.