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Antonyms for bumpkin

Grammar : Noun
Spell : buhmp-kin
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbʌmp kɪn


Definition of bumpkin

Origin :
  • "awkward country fellow," 1560s, probably from Middle Dutch bommekijn "little barrel," diminutive of boom "tree" (see beam (n.)). Apparently, though itself Dutch, it began as a derogatory reference to Dutch people as short and dumpy.
  • noun unsophisticated person
Example sentences :
  • Well then, Mr. Bumpkin, there is first a history of your life.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • Ah, quite so, quite so; so I should have supposed from what I know of you, Mr. Bumpkin.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • Now Mr. Bumpkin, as the reader knows, was not alone in his expedition.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • “It have been a mighty long time about, surely,” said Mr. Bumpkin.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • “Thee beest too old, thee meanest,” said Mrs. Bumpkin, laughing.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • Is there any truth in the statement that this Bumpkin beats his wife?
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • Mr. Bumpkin certainly would have been a sharp man if he could.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • That thee be a fool,” said Mr. Bumpkin, angrily; “thee be a silly-brained—.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • He had no sooner resolved to see Bumpkin than to Bumpkin he went.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris
  • “What was the age of this pig, Mr. Bumpkin,” enquired the Judge.
  • Extract from : « The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit » by Richard Harris

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