noun an area that is considered backward or unsophisticated
In military jargon, 'boondocks' can refer to training grounds or remote areas where soldiers are stationed.
In popular culture, 'boondocks' is the title of a comic strip and animated television series that focuses on life in a fictional rural town.
Travelers and explorers may use 'boondocks' to describe off-the-beaten-path destinations or wilderness areas.
In rural areas, the word 'boondocks' is often used to refer to remote or isolated locations far from urban centers.
In the writing world, 'boondocks' can refer to a remote or isolated area, often used to describe a setting in a story or novel.
Psychologists may use the term 'boondocks' colloquially to refer to a patient's feelings of being isolated or disconnected from society.
Urban planners may use 'boondocks' to describe areas outside of a city or town that are undeveloped or rural.
Travel agents may use 'boondocks' to refer to remote vacation destinations that are off the beaten path.