Rube — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Rube
Rube (noun)
- an awkward unsophisticated person, rustic
- a naive or inexperienced person
Rube (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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an awkward or simple person especially from a small town or the country
"rural voters were tired of being treated as rubes by state officials, who showed interest in them only at election time"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rube
The most common words with a similar meaning to Rube:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rube
Words with the opposite meaning of Rube:
Near Antonyms of Rube
Origin & Etymology of Rube
Rube, nickname for Reuben
First known use: 1891
Words & Phrases Containing Rube
Frequently Asked Questions about Rube
What does "Rube" mean?
"Rube" means an awkward unsophisticated person, rustic. As a noun, it is defined as: an awkward unsophisticated person, rustic.
What is another word for "Rube"?
Other words for "Rube" include bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hayseed and hick. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rube" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Rube"?
There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rube". Common alternatives include bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hayseed, hick, provincial and rustic.
What is the opposite of "Rube"?
Antonyms of "Rube" include cosmopolitan, cosmopolite and sophisticate. Near antonyms include slicker, smoothy, metropolitan and suburbanite.
How do you use "Rube" in a sentence?
Examples of "Rube" in a sentence: "rural voters were tired of being treated as rubes by state officials, who showed interest in them only at election time".
Is "Rube" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Rube" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Rube"?
"Rube" is pronounced /ˈrüb/.
What is the origin of the word "Rube"?
"Rube" comes from Rube, nickname for Reuben. First known use: 1891.