the sticks

Related to word: stick

Pharse

Definition

  1. Plural

    A rural area far from a town or city, often implying remoteness or a lack of sophistication.

    • Since they moved to the sticks, their internet signal is very poor.

    • I can't imagine living in the sticks; I would miss the city life.

    • He's been living in the sticks, so he is not used to the hustle and bustle of the city.