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backwater

Definition

  • noun: a part of a river where the water moves slowly because it is away from the main part of the river
  • noun: water 'backed' up in its course by an obstruction, an opposing current, or the tide
  • synonyms: charybdis, maelstrom, podunk

Examples

  • The once sleepy 'backwater' is now a thriving city.

  • a cultural 'backwater'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) going around the world, Lee. I understand, Mr. President. All the more reason to act now. I'm gonna act now. You tell Wallace and those backwater hicks I don't want to see any more of this horseshit. And you tell King he best not march, you hear me? Either King stops and Wallace stops, (..)
    2014 Selma