Boonies
(noun)
A rural or remote area, especially one that is considered backward or unimportant.
Origin:
Informal, 1930s, boonies is a slang term that is believed to have originated as a shortened version of boondocks.
Examples:
- It was a small town in the boonies and there was nothing to do.
- The factory was located in the boonies, far from any major city.
- He moved to the boonies to get away from the pollution and noise of the city.
- I"m from the boonies and I"m not used to the fast-paced life of the city.
- The party was held in the boonies and it was a long drive to get there.