Meaning of the word bumpkin in English

What does bumpkin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bumpkin

US /ˈbʌmp.kɪn/
UK /ˈbʌmp.kɪn/
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Noun

1.

an unsophisticated or awkward person from the countryside

Example:
He was dismissed as a country bumpkin who knew nothing of city life.
The new student felt like a total bumpkin in the sophisticated school environment.
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