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/tow"nee/, n. Informal.a resident of a town, esp. a nonstudent resident of a college town.Also, townee, towny.[1820-30; TOWN + -IE]
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townie/towny — A person who wears only brand name clothing for younger people: Adidas, Puma, etc. Look at that girl Puma trainers, Puma trousers, Puma top and a Puma hat. What a townie … Dictionary of american slang
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