Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rube
noun
/ruːb/
Definition
A rube is a slang term used to describe someone who is unsophisticated or inexperienced, often from a rural area.
Examples
- Despite his rube demeanor, he had a heart of gold.
- When the city slickers made fun of him, they saw him as just a rube from the countryside.
Meaning
The term typically implies that the person is naive and might not be aware of the ways of the city or more urban cultures.
Synonyms
- Naive
- Provincial
- Country bumpkin
- Hayseed
