yonker

/ˈjoʊŋkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from New York City, especially one from the outer boroughs.

“She met a yonker at the party and was surprised by his Brooklyn accent.”

2. noun

A young or inexperienced person, especially in a particular activity or field.

“The yonker in the kitchen struggled to chop the vegetables for dinner.”

Synonyms

  • New-Yorker
  • outer-borouter

Antonyms

  • city-slicker
  • urbanite