townie
or town·ee, town·y
[ tou-nee ]
/ ˈtaʊ ni /
noun Informal.
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Example sentences from the Web for townie
Later on, even more was asked of the townie, and he rose to the demand.
The Dop Doctor|Clotilde Inez Mary GravesA townie of mine was lost down this way, in a coalship that took fire at sea.
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British Dictionary definitions for townie
townie
townee (taʊˈniː)
/ (ˈtaʊnɪ) /
noun mainly British informal, often derogatory
a permanent resident in a town, esp as distinct from country dwellers or students
a young working-class person who dresses in casual sports clothes
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