backwood

back·woods

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-woo dz]
- /ˈbækˈwʊdz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-woo dz]
- /ˈbækˈwʊdz/

Definitions of backwood word

noun backwood (often used with a singular verb) wooded or partially uncleared and unsettled districts. 1
noun backwood any remote or isolated area. 1
adjective backwood of or relating to the backwoods. 1
adjective backwood unsophisticated; uncouth. 1
noun backwood Native to or located in a remote rural location. 1
adjective backwood Rustic, unsophisticated, countrified. 0

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Origin of backwood

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1700-10; back1 + wood1 ( def 7 )

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Parts of speech for Backwood

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backwood popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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