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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

yokels

/ˈjoʊkəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does yokels mean?

noun

A yokel is a person, especially a countryman, who is considered to be unsophisticated or rustic. The term is often used to describe someone who is perceived as being from a rural or backward area.

Example

"The city slicker looked down on the yokels from the countryside, but they were just as intelligent and capable as anyone else."

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