backblocks

[ bak-bloks ]
/ ˈbækˌblɒks /

noun (used with a plural verb) Australian.

the outback: They live in the backblocks.

Origin of backblocks

First recorded in 1870–75; back1 + block + -s3

Example sentences from the Web for backblocks

  • In this article the paper spoke of backblocks bushmen under the generic soubriquet of Billjim.

  • You'll be jolly glad to get rid of me and be off with the uncle into the backblocks.

    Captivity |M. Leonora Eyles
  • They come down from the backblocks with perhaps a hundred pounds to spend on a week of blissful unconsciousness.

    Captivity |M. Leonora Eyles

British Dictionary definitions for backblocks

backblocks
/ (ˈbækˌblɒks) /

pl n

Australian and NZ bush or remote farming area far distant from city amenities

Derived forms of backblocks

backblock, adjective backblocker, noun