in the sticks

in the sticks

In the countryside, especially in a rustic or particularly unsophisticated area. Jane was sick of living in the sticks and dreamed of spending her life in New York City.See also: stick

in the sticks

in a remote rural area. informalSee also: stick

(out) in the ˈsticks

(informal) in the country, far from towns and cities: I like living out in the sticks, but it can be a bit boring.See also: stick