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Definition of townie

townie

noun

  • a chav. Origin: England.
    Townies generally stand out because they make themselves stand out.

    Last edited on Jan 24 2012. Submitted by Abi from Oxfordshire, UK on Dec 28 2003.

  • a person who lives in a college town but doesn't attend that college.
    Did you hear she's dating some townie?

    Last edited on Jan 24 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 24 2012.

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