jerkwater

/ˈdʒərkwɔːtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or unimportant town or settlement, often with limited facilities or services.

“The old town was once a thriving jerkwater, but it has since declined.”

Synonyms

  • backwater
  • dormitory town
  • sleepy town

Antonyms

  • metropolis
  • thriving city