townie

== English == === Alternative forms === townee === Etymology === From town +‎ -ie. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtaʊni/ Rhymes: -aʊni === Noun === townie (plural townies) (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. (UK, Australia, New Zealand, informal) A person who lives in a city or town, or has an urban outlook. ==== Synonyms ==== (chav): See synonyms at chav. ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “person who lives in a city or town or has an urban outlook”): cocky ("farmer") ==== Related terms ==== === See also === barnie Town and gown on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === twonie