I've heard Townie stateside pretty much used interchangeably with Hippy. For example, a pothead with long dirty hair and psychadelic clothing might be called a townie. It is generally used as a term of derision.

I've only heard the term a few times, so correct me if I'm wrong. I don't think I've heard the rest of those (with the exception of wigger and goth).

-Biscuits

A townie is usually descibed as a Stripey Lacoste top, tracksuit bottoms, rockport boots and a shaved head hidden by a baseball cap....

I don't know what any of those clothing items are.....

you've never lived!

In Glasgow, they're definitely Neds, but in Edinburgh they are still usually Casuals, although the Casual movement petered out maybe 6 years ago.

Anyone who hasn't seen Ali-G should check out old 11 O'clock Show episodes. Also of interest would be Daisy Donovan's interviews...very funny, and they have Daisy in them! Two very good reasons to watch!!

Finally found an example!

http://www.clonetech.co.uk/vids/neds.wmv (under 5 mb)