Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
appleknocker
noun
/ˈæplˌnɒkər/
Definition
A term used to describe an unsophisticated or naive person, often associated with rural or uneducated backgrounds.
Examples
- Despite being an appleknocker, he managed to win the hearts of the townspeople with his charm.
- She described him as an appleknocker, oblivious to the more sophisticated ways of city life.
Meaning
Someone who is perceived as lacking refinement, education, or sophistication; often used in a humorous or derogatory manner.
Synonyms
- unsophisticate
- hayseed
- rube
- country bumpkin
