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rube

/ruːb/ noun · British & US
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What does rube mean?

noun

A country bumpkin; a simple, unsophisticated person. A person who is inexperienced or naive, often in a way that is comical or endearing.

Example

"The city boy was amused by the rube's antics at the rodeo."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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