rubelike

rubelike

English

Etymology

rube +‎ -like

Adjective

rubelike (comparative more rubelike, superlative most rubelike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a rube (unsophisticated person or yokel).
   • 2005, Tom Morrisey, Dark Fathom

     ...and she stood and took it in, aware that she was gawking like a tourist, chin lifted in rubelike awe, and caring not one iota.

   • 2005, F Paul Pacult, A double scotch: how Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet became global icons

     Feeling that their “hairy-kneed,” tartan-wearing, rubelike Highland competitors were being given unfair advantage...