Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peckerwood
Noun
ˈpɛkərwʊd
Definition
A term referring to a rural, unsophisticated person, often used in a derogatory manner.
Examples
- After spending a summer in the city, he mentioned missing the peckerwood lifestyle of his hometown.
- Your peckerwood attitude is just not suitable for this urban environment.
Meaning
Peckerwood is often used to describe someone from the countryside who is perceived as unrefined or lacking in culture.
Synonyms
- Rube
- Yokel
- Country bumpkin
