Definition
bumpkinly
adjective
- resembling or characteristic of a bumpkin; rustic, unsophisticated, or awkward in manner or appearance
Usage: informal; often mildly derogatory
Examples
- His bumpkinly accent made him stand out in the city.
- The character's bumpkinly manners were played for comic effect in the film.
- She felt self-conscious about her bumpkinly appearance at the formal dinner.
- The bumpkinly farmer seemed out of place in the upscale restaurant.
- His bumpkinly gait and speech betrayed his rural upbringing.