clodhopping

[ klod-hop-ing ]

adjective

1. loutish; boorish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of clodhopping¹

First recorded in 1835–45; clodhopp(er) + -ing ²

Example Sentences

I could almost fancy that she regrets that clodhopping fellow.

From Project Gutenberg

Most of all, you gain a chance to become something more than a clodhopping plowman.

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Poor mother, some great ignorant, clodhopping wench who will frighten her into a nervous fit.

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