yokel

noun
UK: /ˈjəʊkəl/
US: /ˈjoʊkəl/

  1. A person from the countryside who is considered to be not very intelligent or aware of modern life.

    1. That yokel doesn't know anything about computers.
    2. The city dwellers looked down on the farmer, calling him a yokel because of his simple ways.

Synonyms

peasant rustic bumpkin rube hick
yokel verb

  1. To make fun of or treat someone as if they are a yokel; to act condescendingly towards someone from the countryside.

    1. Don't yokel him just because he's not from here.
    2. The wealthy tourists were accused of yokeling the local villagers during their stay.
yokel adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a yokel; rustic, unsophisticated, or naive.

    1. That was a yokel thing to say.
    2. His yokel accent and simple clothing marked him as an outsider in the sophisticated city.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "yokel" is /ˈjəʊkəl/ in British English and /ˈjoʊkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yokel": peasant, rustic, bumpkin, rube, hick.

Example usage of "yokel": "That yokel doesn't know anything about computers.". More examples on the page.