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boondocks

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːndɒks/
Definition of boondocks

noun

North American informal
  • rough or isolated country:this place is out in the boondocks, you’ll never get here by bus

Origin:

1940s: boondock from Tagalog bundok 'mountain'

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