Yokel

Pronunciation: /ˈjoʊkəl/

Definitions of yokel

noun a country bumpkin or an unsophisticated person

Example Sentences

A1 The yokel had never been to the big city before.

A2 The yokel was amazed by the bright lights and tall buildings.

B1 The yokel struggled to navigate the bustling streets of the unfamiliar city.

B2 The yokel's country accent stood out in the sophisticated crowd.

C1 Despite his yokel appearance, he was actually quite knowledgeable about literature and art.

C2 The yokel's simplicity concealed a deep wisdom and understanding of human nature.

Examples of yokel in a Sentence

formal The city dwellers often looked down on the yokels from the countryside.

informal The yokel at the county fair was amazed by all the bright lights and loud noises.

slang Don't be such a yokel, come join us in the city for a night out.

figurative He may seem like a yokel, but he's actually quite savvy when it comes to business.

Grammatical Forms of yokel

• past tense: yokelled
• plural: yokels
• comparative: more yokel
• superlative: most yokel
• present tense: yokel
• future tense: will yokel
• perfect tense: have yokelled
• continuous tense: is yokelling
• singular: yokel
• positive degree: yokel
• infinitive: to yokel
• gerund: yokelling
• participle: yokelled

Origin and Evolution of yokel

First Known Use: 1812 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'yokel' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'yokel', which referred to a rustic individual or country bumpkin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'yokel' has come to be used in a derogatory manner to describe someone who is perceived as unsophisticated or backward, often from a rural area. The word has evolved from simply referring to a rustic individual to carrying connotations of ignorance or foolishness.