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イモい (いもい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
i-adjective
rustic ; unsophisticated ; uncool
slang
Slang term used to describe something or someone as countrified, unstylish, or lacking urban sophistication. Often carries a mildly derogatory or teasing tone.
See also: 田舎臭い
His way of speaking feels kind of rustic.
Similar words 田舎いなか 臭くさ い 田舎臭い is a more standard, descriptive term for 'countrified' or 'rustic', while イモい is slangier and often used in casual, youthful contexts to mean 'uncool' or 'hick'.
Etymology Derived from 芋 (いも, 'potato'), implying something earthy, plain, or countrified. The exact origin as slang is uncertain, but it likely emerged from the association of potatoes with rural simplicity.
