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bumpkins

The correct spelling is bumpkins.

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noun

Say it like: Bum-pki-ns

The correct spelling is bumpkins. A clumsy, unsophisticated person; a yokel.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A clumsy, unsophisticated person; a yokel.
  2. 2.A short boom or spar used to extend a sail or secure a stay.

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