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boonies
[ boo-neez ]
/ ˈbu niz /
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noun (used with a plural verb)
Informal.Usually the boonies . boondocks.
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Origin of boonies
First recorded in 1950–55; see origin at boon(docks), -ie
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How to use boonies in a sentence
A young man from the boonies comes to New York City to make his fortune.
Alan wondered why Kurt was so pleasant with these cops out in the boonies but so hostile to the law in Kensington Market.
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