Bumpkin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbəm(p)-kən/ bump·kin

Meaning & Definition of Bumpkin

Bumpkin (noun)

  1. an awkward and unsophisticated rustic
  2. a spar projecting from a ship especially at the stern

Bumpkin (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an awkward or simple person especially from a small town or the country

    "the bumpkin was overwhelmed by the city's confusing subway system"

    similar: chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hayseed, hick, provincial, rube, rustic, yokel
    related: boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf, greenhorn, tenderfoot, peasant, peon, backwoodsman, mountaineer
    opposite: cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, sophisticate
    near: slicker, smoothy, metropolitan, suburbanite, urbanite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bumpkin

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bumpkin:

chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hayseed, hick, provincial, rube, rustic, yokel

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bumpkin

Words with the opposite meaning of Bumpkin:

cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, sophisticate

Related Words for Bumpkin

boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf, greenhorn, tenderfoot, peasant, peon, backwoodsman, mountaineer

Near Antonyms of Bumpkin

slicker, smoothy, metropolitan, suburbanite, urbanite

Word Forms of Bumpkin

Derived words: bumpkinish (adjective), bumpkinly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Bumpkin

perhaps from Dutch bommekijn small cask, from Middle Dutch, from bomme cask

First known use: 1570

Frequently Asked Questions about Bumpkin

What does "Bumpkin" mean?

"Bumpkin" means an awkward and unsophisticated rustic. As a noun, it is defined as: an awkward and unsophisticated rustic.

What is another word for "Bumpkin"?

Other words for "Bumpkin" include chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hayseed, hick and provincial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bumpkin" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bumpkin"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bumpkin". Common alternatives include chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hayseed, hick, provincial, rube and rustic.

What is the opposite of "Bumpkin"?

Antonyms of "Bumpkin" include cosmopolitan, cosmopolite and sophisticate. Near antonyms include slicker, smoothy, metropolitan and suburbanite.

How do you use "Bumpkin" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bumpkin" in a sentence: "the bumpkin was overwhelmed by the city's confusing subway system".

Is "Bumpkin" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bumpkin" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bumpkin"?

"Bumpkin" is pronounced /ˈbəm(p)-kən/ and divided into syllables as bump·kin.

What is the origin of the word "Bumpkin"?

"Bumpkin" comes from perhaps from Dutch bommekijn small cask, from Middle Dutch, from bomme cask. First known use: 1570.