Urban Dictionary Definitions - May 8: Townie

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Key Definitions

Townie

• Definition: In America, a "townie" is someone who has lived in the same small town their entire life.
• Characteristics:
  • Proud of their hometown.
  • Keen on town changes, often recall past establishments.
  • Likely to poke fun at unfamiliar places.
  • Tend to gain weight after high school.
• Example Quote: "Things haven't been the same around here since they built that hotel where the old hardware store used to be."

WAG

• Definition: Acronym for "Wives and Girlfriends," referring typically to partners of celebrities or athletes, especially in magazines focused on footballers.
• Example Quote: "The latest WAG trends!"

Loss Leader

• Definition: A retail strategy where an item is sold at a loss to attract customers to purchase other higher-priced items.
• Example: Walmart selling a TV at a loss to draw customers.

Put the Dogs Away

• Definition: A phrase used when someone posts a picture or video showing their bare feet on social media.
• Example Quote: "Damn girl, put the dogs away!"

Solemn Low Five

• Definition: A subdued, quiet low five used in solemn or quiet environments where a loud high five isn't appropriate, like a wake or library.
• Example Quote: Barney whispers "Solemn low five" during a wake.

Haint

• Definition: Southern slang for ghost or apparition.
• Example Usage: Referring to a friend's ghost as a "haint" after they passed.

Shovelware

• Definition: Software that is poorly made or preloaded onto devices, often causing performance issues.
• Example Usage: A computer preloaded with useless programs that slow down its performance.

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