Meaning of the word yokel in English
What does yokel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
yokel
US /ˈjoʊ.kəl/
UK /ˈjəʊ.kəl/
Noun
an uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside
Example:
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He was dismissed as a mere yokel, but he proved them all wrong with his sharp wit.
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The city slickers often made fun of the yokels from the rural areas.