Country bumpkin

YOKEL

Think of a term for someone from a rural area who might be seen as unsophisticated, often used in a lighthearted or teasing way. It rhymes with "local.

Country bumpkin" is a playful way to describe someone from a rural area who might seem unsophisticated to city folks. The answer "YOKEL" fits because it’s a slang term for exactly that—a person viewed as naive or rustic, often used in a lighthearted or teasing way. The clue doesn’t rely on wordplay; it’s a straightforward definition where the answer matches the meaning directly. You’d likely hear "yokel" in old comedies or stories poking fun at small-town life.