(UK, slang) A person living in a university town who has some academic connection with the university.
(UK, slang) A person living in a university town who has some academic connection with the university.
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(UK, US) A person living in a university area who is not associated with the university.
(UK) A person familiar with the town (urbanised centre of a city) and with going out on the town; a street-wise person.
(slang) a foolish, silly, or awkward person or thing; a goon.
(UK) A person who has moved from a town or city to a rural area. Especially, one who is perceived not to have adopted rural ways.
(UK, Yorkshire dialect) A pullover or sweater.