Definition of the boonies

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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