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.