What Does Bumpkin Mean?

Yokel is one of several derogatory terms referring to the stereotype of unsophisticated country people. The term is of uncertain etymology and is only attributed from the early 19th century. Yokels are depicted as straightforward, simple, naïve, and easily deceived, failing to see through false pretenses.

What is bumpkin slang?

Bumpkin is a disparaging term for someone who's unsophisticated and lacks social grace. ... According to etymologists, bumpkin derives from a Dutch word that means "small barrel."

Is bumpkin an insult?

bumpkin ​Definitions and Synonyms

an insulting word for someone who lives in the country. This word is used by people who think that people from the country are not intelligent or educated.