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toonser
What does toonser mean?
Doric (Northeast Scots) for someone from the town or city — the urban opposite number to the rural teuchter. Said by Aberdeenshire farmers about anyone who lives within walking distance of a Greggs. Usually disparaging but rarely cutting; mostly it just marks the country/town divide that runs through Northeast Scotland.
"Bloody toonsers come up here in their new wellies, no idea what end of the sheep is which."
Origin
From Doric 'toon' (town) + agentive -ser.
Frequently asked questions
What does toonser mean?
In Doric, a 'toonser' is a townie — a city-dweller, as described by country folk, usually with a bit of side-eye.
How do you use toonser in a sentence?
For example: 'Ach, he's a proper toonser — wouldn't last a day on the farm.'
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