noun
General Slang
townie
TOWN-ee · noun · informal
A lifelong local resident
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Definitions
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A longtime local, often connoting a working-class native of a particular Boston neighborhood or town who never left.
“He's a Charlestown townie through and through.”
by community
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townie In A Sentence
He's a Charlestown townie through and through.
Origin & Usage
New England usage; 'townie' for a permanent town local, often contrasted with students or transplants.
Variants
towny
People Also Ask
What is a 'townie'?
A lifelong local — often a working-class native of a particular Boston neighborhood or town who never left.
Is 'townie' an insult?
It can be neutral or slightly loaded depending on tone; it's often used to contrast permanent locals with students or transplants.
Where is 'townie' used?
It's common in New England, especially around Boston, for a permanent town resident.
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