Boonies Meaning in English
word
ˈbuːniz
BOO-neez
ˈbuːniz
BOO-neez
Definition
An informal, often humorous word for a remote, rural area far from cities and conveniences.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, playful, and sometimes slightly derogatory; often paired with 'the' ('in the boonies'). Rarely used in formal writing. Synonyms: 'the sticks', 'middle of nowhere'. Common to hear, 'way out in the boonies.'
Spanish: el campo (coloquial) - las afueras (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): interior (informal) - fim do mundo (gíria)Portuguese (PT): interior (informal) - fim do mundo (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 乡下（口语） - 边远地区（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 鄉下（口語） - 偏遠地區（非正式）Hindi: दूरदराज इलाका (स्लैंग) - गाँव देहात (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: الريف البعيد (عامية) - أطراف نائية (غير رسمية)Bengali: গ্রামের প্রত্যন্ত এলাকা - গাঁয়ের কোণাRussian: глушь - захолустьеJapanese: ど田舎Vietnamese: vùng hẻo lánh - vùng quê xa xôiKorean: 시골 외진 곳Turkish: taşra - ücra köyUrdu: دور دراز دیہاتی علاقہIndonesian: pedalaman - pelosok - desa terpencil
Example Sentences
My grandparents live out in the boonies.
basic
There are very few stores in the boonies.
basic
We had no internet when we visited the boonies.
basic
I feel like I'm stuck in the boonies with nothing to do.
natural
It takes forever to get to the city from the boonies.
natural
After we moved to the boonies, I started to enjoy the peace and quiet.
natural