Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

podunk

noun

/ˈpoʊ.dʌŋk/

Definition

A small, insignificant town or village.

Examples

The mayor of the podunk town was pleased with the new park.
After living in the city, she found it hard to adjust to the slower pace of life in podunk.
He’s from a podunk village where everyone knows each other.

Meaning

The term ‘podunk’ refers to a place that is remote or lacking in importance. It is often used to describe small towns that are perceived as dull or uneventful.