townie
Townie (noun) means a person who lives in a town or city, especially as opposed to someone from the university or the countryside. Example: “The pub was full of townies rather than students that night.”
How to use townie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who lives in the town, used especially to contrast with students or people from rural areas.
Informal, and in some contexts (university slang, or "townie vs. Charlestown" usage in the US) can carry a mildly dismissive or class-loaded tone.
Word forms
townies plural, Townies plural
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The pub was full of _____ rather than students that night.
Etymology
From (Charles)town + -ie.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for townie
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What does “townie” mean?
The word “townie” means a person who lives in a town or city, especially as opposed to someone from the university or the countryside. In plain terms, someone who lives in the town, used especially to contrast with students or people from rural areas.
How do you pronounce “townie”?
“Townie” is pronounced TOW-nee (/ˈtaʊni/ in IPA).
How do you use “townie” in a sentence?
Here is “townie” used in a sentence: “The pub was full of townies rather than students that night.”
What is the opposite of “townie”?
The opposite of “townie” — its antonyms — is cocky ().
What part of speech is “townie”?
“Townie” is a noun.