The word pikie has nothing to do with townies, or anyone who owns a house for that matter. A pikie is infact a kind of gypsie, one whos father is also his brother. They tend to be very violent and think everything in the world has a "five pewnd" value.
by anon March 24, 2005
The same as "pikey".
A) A derogatory slang term to mean any type of gypsy, synonymous to "gypo". (This is the original meaning, though it is now far less common).
B) A member of society that is BELOW WORKING CLASS as they usually live by benefits, in council housing and do not hold employment. One of many localised terms for the same people that has now become popularly labelled as "chavs". They are the absolute dregs of modern society; they contribute nothing and take as much as they can. It is a common misconception that all working class are pikies, this is not the case.
These are usually the descendants of gypsies, so there are many similarities between the 2 definitions, including jewellery such as large medallions, sovereign rings and large hoop earrings; as well as disregard for the law of the land, overwhelming cowardice and lack of any form of morality.
Synonyms include, "townie" (modern meaning), "chav", "scally", "NED", etc. For a detailed description, research any of these terms.
NB.
"Travellers", i.e. people who chose to live in caravans to avoid paying tax may or may not be covered by definition (A), but this is rarely an issue as they are usually covered by definition (B).
The antonym to "townie" (traditional meaning; anyone who lives in an urban/suburban location) is "bumpkin" (anyone who lives in a rural environment), not "pikie".
A) A derogatory slang term to mean any type of gypsy, synonymous to "gypo". (This is the original meaning, though it is now far less common).
B) A member of society that is BELOW WORKING CLASS as they usually live by benefits, in council housing and do not hold employment. One of many localised terms for the same people that has now become popularly labelled as "chavs". They are the absolute dregs of modern society; they contribute nothing and take as much as they can. It is a common misconception that all working class are pikies, this is not the case.
These are usually the descendants of gypsies, so there are many similarities between the 2 definitions, including jewellery such as large medallions, sovereign rings and large hoop earrings; as well as disregard for the law of the land, overwhelming cowardice and lack of any form of morality.
Synonyms include, "townie" (modern meaning), "chav", "scally", "NED", etc. For a detailed description, research any of these terms.
NB.
"Travellers", i.e. people who chose to live in caravans to avoid paying tax may or may not be covered by definition (A), but this is rarely an issue as they are usually covered by definition (B).
The antonym to "townie" (traditional meaning; anyone who lives in an urban/suburban location) is "bumpkin" (anyone who lives in a rural environment), not "pikie".
Pikies have moved into the neighbourhood, there's horse crap everywhere
Some pikie started on me the other day; all bark, no bite, that lot, bloody dolescum cowards.
Some pikie started on me the other day; all bark, no bite, that lot, bloody dolescum cowards.
by KX36 November 02, 2006
a term used for a common, unfashionable looking youth, usually wearing unsurpassable amounts of gold jewellery and reebok 'classics'. Will loiter on public roads and outside kebab shops way passed bedtime. Will wreak havoc for no apparent reason i.e smashing shop windows and graffiti-ing. Usually live on/near council estates or in mobile homes
by Treatz June 06, 2003
Thief. Person who sits on benches all day long normally wearing large plates/medalions round the necks. Often speak in a high pitch wale. Starts on everyone.
by KwAzO June 01, 2003
retarded townies who attempt to insult you by saying 'ya mum' and 'stupid grebo'. they drive around in there 'phat' novas or renault 5's. i have also noticed how all there girlfriends are always atleast 4 years younger than themsleves and hence why they like hanging around middle and high schools.
by seb December 07, 2003
Here in Norwich it means the oppisite of a townie. Townies and pikies have a pathetic rivalry. Townies refer to pikies as 'fuckin' dirty pikes' etc and pikies refer to townies as 'townie scum'. In schools these kind of messages are written all over the desks. In Norwich there are far fewer pikies then townies...... unfortuantely.
However, everywhere else in England. Pikie means practically the same as townie......
However, everywhere else in England. Pikie means practically the same as townie......
by Rachel July 08, 2004