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boonie
people from the outer suburbs or country areas - 'boondocks': He's a real boonie - never been in a lift. Compare bevan, bog2, bogan, chigger, booner, feral, westie.
Contributor's comments: [Adelaide informant] I've certainly heard the word 'boonie' used to describe beer swilling outer suburban types.
Contributor's comments: This is derived from the word 'boondock' which is an americanization of the word 'bundok' a Filipino word for mountain. and they do refer to less civilized persons as 'from the mountains'!