Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a country boy or a person from a rural area, who is unsophisticated or inexperienced in the ways of the world.

“The city boy looked at the farmer as a rube, but he was actually very intelligent and resourceful.”

2. noun

A person who is gullible or easily deceived.

“The con artist took advantage of the rube by selling him a worthless stock.”

3. verb

To swindle or cheat someone, especially in a way that is considered dishonest or deceitful.

“The scammer rubeed the investor out of thousands of dollars.”