What is another word for rube?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːb] (IPA)

Rube is a derogatory term used to describe a person, especially a man, who is considered unsophisticated or uncultured. Some common synonyms for rube include bumpkin, rustic, hayseed, hick, yokel, and country bumpkin. These words are often used to describe someone who is perceived as lacking in worldliness, education, or refinement. Other synonyms that have a similar meaning to rube include lout, oaf, and boor. It is important to note that using these terms to describe someone can be offensive and disrespectful, so it's important to consider the tone and context in which they are used.

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What are the hypernyms for Rube?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rube

Once on a time they were in a barn, tucked away waiting for night, and they heard a man running a double shift of talk-beating down the farmer on the price of cattle and blowing off about gold coin hoarded by the bushel in a rube bank.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day
A "rube" act, it was called in show parlance, and it was that in very truth, more because of Teddy's drollery than for the makeup that he wore.
"The-Circus-Boys-Across-the-Continent-or-Winning-New-Laurels-on-the-Tanbark"
Darlington, Edgar B. P.
Hopkins and a posse were arresting one rube Maloney when set upon by Terry.
"California 1849-1913 or the Rambling Sketches and Experiences of Sixty-four Years' Residence in that State."
L. H. Woolley

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