Boondocks

Pronunciation: /ˈbunˌdɑks/

Definitions of boondocks

noun an area that is considered backward or unsophisticated

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the boondocks, far away from the city.

A2 There is a small village in the boondocks where people live a simple life.

B1 The cabin in the boondocks was a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

B2 The boondocks were filled with lush greenery and peaceful surroundings.

C1 The writer retreated to a cabin in the boondocks to find inspiration for his next novel.

C2 The boondocks offered a serene escape from the chaos of urban living.

Examples of boondocks in a Sentence

formal The small town was located deep in the boondocks, far away from any major city.

informal I can't believe you live way out in the boondocks, it must be so quiet out there.

slang Let's go camping in the boondocks this weekend, it'll be a great adventure.

figurative After getting lost in the boondocks of her mind, she finally found clarity and peace.

Grammatical Forms of boondocks

• past tense: boondocked
• plural: boondocks
• comparative: more boondocks
• superlative: most boondocks
• present tense: boondocks
• future tense: will boondock
• perfect tense: have boondocked
• continuous tense: is boondocking
• singular: boondock
• positive degree: boondocks
• infinitive: to boondock
• gerund: boondocking
• participle: boondocking

Origin and Evolution of boondocks

First Known Use: 1910 year

Language of Origin: Tagalog

Story behind the word: The word 'boondocks' is believed to have originated from the Tagalog word 'bundok' which means 'mountain' or 'remote rural area'. It was likely introduced to English during the American occupation of the Philippines in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'boondocks' has come to refer to any remote or isolated rural area, often with a connotation of being backward or uncivilized. It is commonly used in American English to describe areas far from urban centers.