English Explanatory Dictionary

beyond the black stump

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In an extremely isolated place, remote from populated areas; in the middle of nowhere. Typically used to refer to outback areas.

Pronunciation

EN-AU ck1 beyond the black stump.ogg En-au-beyond the black stump.ogg

Word forms

beyond the black stump

Etymology

Origin and development contested; possibly from the use of fire-blackened tree-stumps when providing directions to people, or from a particular black stump: see Wikipedia. Attested since the 20th century, and possibly developed in the 19th century.

Synonyms

remote place back o' Bourke back of beyond Woop Woop
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