in the boondocks

in the boondocks

In a very distant or remote location, often one that lacks modern amenities. "Boondocks" comes from the Tagalog word bundok, meaning "mountain," and originated as US military slang. That place is all the way out in the boondocks—it'll take us hours to get there. Good luck getting a cell signal out here in the boondocks. I got tired of living in the boondocks, so I started renting an apartment right in the heart of the city.

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*in the boondocks

 and *in the boonies

in a rural area; far away from a city or population. (*Typically: be ~; camp ~; live ~; stay ~.) Perry lives out in the boonies with his parents.

See also: boondocks

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