In Australian slang, a person from the country or rural areas, or someone considered unsophisticated or uncultured.
Australian slang origin, possibly from 'nongentleman' or a corruption of regional Australian dialect. Emerged in the mid-1900s as Australian urban culture developed. The term reflects class and geographic distinctions within Australian society.
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