Townie

n.

Heard in Tipperary, Waterford, Kilkenny, Galway and Wexford

A person from the town, as opposed to the country.

In use

That townie is full of herself.

Posh English

That lady from the town appears rather too pleased with herself.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Wannabe townieA term used by residents of Wexford town to describe people from Rosslare.
  • Herrin townThe affectionate name used by Wicklow people for the town of Arklow.
  • Like the town of FermoyUnevenly distributed (the town of Fermoy sits on the river Blackwater, but only on one…
  • Town at lunch izit yaaa?Would you like to accompany me on a little walk into the town of sligo for some luncheon…
  • CountryAny place outside Dublin.
  • Country mugA fool or idiot, especially one lacking street wisdom or sophistication.