English Word · Intermediate
corncob
yokel
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːn.kɒb/
Meaning
An insulting name for a rural person regarded as unsophisticated.
Example
They unfairly dismissed the farmer as a corncob.
They unfairly dismissed the farmer as a corncob.
Practice tips
- Practice corncob out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.