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yokels

yokels is the plural of yokel.

Meaning of yokel

Noun

yokel (plural yokels)

  1. (derogatory, slang) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
    • They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels.

Phrases with yokels

Questions about yokels

What is yokels the plural of?
Yokels is the plural of yokel.

Words near yokels in the dictionary

  1. yokelishness
  2. yokelism
  3. yokelisms
  4. yokelries
  5. yokelry
  6. yokels
  7. yokemate
  8. yokemated
  9. yokemates
  10. yokemating
  11. yoker

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