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"Towny" is a slang term used for people who are residents of a particular town. Generally the term possesses a negative connotation that suggests these people are "deadbeats," ignorant, and/or incapable of moving away from the town<ref>[http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=towny Definition of "Towny"] according to Urban Dictionary</ref>. Furthermore, the term often implies that these individuals are unemployed, and resort to causing trouble with their free time. | "Towny" is a slang term used for people who are residents of a particular town. Generally the term possesses a negative connotation that suggests these people are "deadbeats," ignorant, and/or incapable of moving away from the town<ref>[http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=towny Definition of "Towny"] according to Urban Dictionary</ref>. Furthermore, the term often implies that these individuals are unemployed, and resort to causing trouble with their free time. | ||
− | + | Many students get a full taste of towny quaintness when they visit the [[The Broadview]]. Sometimes [[Sociology]] classes require students to observe towny culture for projects and assignments. | |
Occasionally, some [[Knox]] students of [[Galesburg]] origin are also called townies, though their academic success may belie this accusation. | Occasionally, some [[Knox]] students of [[Galesburg]] origin are also called townies, though their academic success may belie this accusation. |
Revision as of 14:45, 11 June 2007
"Towny" is a slang term used for people who are residents of a particular town. Generally the term possesses a negative connotation that suggests these people are "deadbeats," ignorant, and/or incapable of moving away from the town[1]. Furthermore, the term often implies that these individuals are unemployed, and resort to causing trouble with their free time.
Many students get a full taste of towny quaintness when they visit the The Broadview. Sometimes Sociology classes require students to observe towny culture for projects and assignments.
Occasionally, some Knox students of Galesburg origin are also called townies, though their academic success may belie this accusation.
References
- ↑ Definition of "Towny" according to Urban Dictionary