Definition of boonies, the
boonies, the 
noun - plural
- any place away from excitement.
She lives way out in the boonies.
Last edited on Nov 22 2010. Submitted by Mallory from AK, USA on Apr 26 1999.
- a rural location; "in the middle of nowhere".
It's boring living out in the boonies.
- See more words with the same meaning: far away, rural area, boring place.
Last edited on Nov 22 2010. Submitted by LiLMizPimpette from South Carolina, USA on Jan 11 2002.
notes
- From the word "boondocks", which has the same meaning.
Last edited on Dec 28 2003. Submitted by Mary M. from Antioch, CA, USA on Dec 28 2003.
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