boondocker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of boondocker
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; boondock(s) + -er 1
Example Sentences
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The combat Marine who survived the Inchon landing recognized the shoe as a Marine Corps “boondocker” boot.
From Los Angeles Times
After high school, he joined the Navy, serving in Guam, where he drew a comic called Boondocker for The Navy Times.
From New York Times
The site is compiled by an active boondocker who maintains a database of free camping spots nationwide.
From US News
"This isn't a town," says one boondocker, watching the traffic in front of Dolly's Restaurant, where I-10 crosses I-95, "it's an intersection."
From Time Magazine Archive
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