yokel
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Meaning · English
A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels.
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 “yokel” mean?
A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
Is “yokel” formal or informal?
yokel is generally derogatory, slang.