baywop

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Meaning · English

A rural Newfoundlander.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Furthermore, there was the important distinction on the island between townies and baymen, or baywops.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “baywop” mean?

A rural Newfoundlander.

Is “baywop” formal or informal?

baywop is generally derogatory, slang.