townie
Meaning
- (UK, US) A person living in a university area who is not associated with the university.
- (UK) A person who has moved from a town or city to a rural area. Especially, one who is perceived not to have adopted rural ways.
- (UK) A person familiar with the town (urbanised centre of a city) and with going out on the town; a street-wise person.
- (UK, derogatory) A chav.
- (US) A working-class citizen in a metropolitan area.
- (Australia, New-Zealand, UK, informal) A person who lives in a city or town, or has an urban outlook.
Translations
şehirli
oppidanus
ciudadano
citadin
cittadino
Städter
astósFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtaʊni/
Etymology
From town + -ie.
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