Rural Slang

noun a derogatory term for a clumsy or awkward person, typically used to refer to someone who is unrefined or unsophisticated

• The farmer wore clod-hoppers while working in the fields.
• I can't believe you're wearing those clod-hoppers to the party.
• Check out those clod-hoppers, they look ridiculous!
• His clod-hopper attitude towards the project caused delays.

noun a large, undeveloped area of land typically located behind a farm or rural property

• The farmer owns a large back forty where he grows crops and raises livestock.
• Let's take a walk out to the back forty and enjoy the fresh air.
• I heard there's a hidden swimming hole out in the back forty.
• Exploring the back forty of his mind, he discovered hidden talents he never knew he had.