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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rubes

/ruːbz/ noun · British & US
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What does rubes mean?

noun

A person who is unsophisticated or naive, especially in a way that is considered amusing or endearing. A RedirectTo or a person who is easily deceived or cheated.

Example

"The tourists were seen as rubes by the locals, who took advantage of their naivety."

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