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Synonyms for the boonies


Grammar : Noun
Spell : boon-doks
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbunˌdɒks

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Origin :
  • 1910s, from Tagalog bundok "mountain." Adopted by occupying American soldiers in the Philippines for "remote and wild place." Reinforced or re-adopted during World War II. Hence, also boondockers "shoes suited for rough terrain," originally (1944) U.S. services slang word for field boots.
  • As in back country : noun undeveloped rural area

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