rube

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see also: Rube

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Pronunciation

• enPR: ro͞ob, IPA: /ɹuːb/

Noun

rube (plural rubes)

1. (US, Canada, informal) A person of rural heritage; a yokel.
2. (pejorative) An uninformed, unsophisticated, or unintelligent person.

Translations

• French: plouc
• Russian: деревенщина

Translations

• Russian: простофиля

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Rube

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Proper noun

1. A diminutive of the male given name Reuben.
2. A male given name

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