Herkimer Jerkimer
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Meaning · English
A yokel; a country bumpkin.
Register: dated, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Herkimer Jerkimer, a fool, a rustic, is a "jerk from Herkimer," an impossibly remote place. This jerk was, presumably, from his upstate hometown of Herkimer, New York, ZIP code 13350.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Herkimer Jerkimer” mean?
A yokel; a country bumpkin.
Is “Herkimer Jerkimer” formal or informal?
Herkimer Jerkimer is generally dated, derogatory, slang.