boonies
|boo/nies|
B2
/ˈbuːniz/
remote area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boonies' originates from the Tagalog word 'bundok', which means 'mountain'.
Historical Evolution
'bundok' was adopted into American military slang as 'boondocks', which eventually became 'boonies'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'mountainous areas', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'remote or rural areas'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a remote or rural area, often considered to be far from urban centers.
They moved to the boonies to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42