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Word: townie (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • British a person familiar with the centre of a city (the "town") and with going out on the town; a street-wise person
  • British a person who has moved from a town or city to a rural area
  • British|pejorative a chav
  • British|USA a person living in a university area who is not associated with the university (c.f. "town versus gown")
  • USA a person born and raised in an area of Massachusetts who is proud of his Irish-American community, culture, and heritage.
  • USA a working-class citizen in a metropolitan area

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