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having the aroma or characteristics reminiscent of pine trees or their resinous scent
(New Jersey) a person who lives in the Pine Barrens, a rural region in southern New Jersey
What does "Piney" mean in New Jersey slang?
The structure adds the "-y" suffix to "pine" (referring to the Pine Barrens), forming a noun for a resident of that region. It is used in New Jersey to describe a person who lives in the Pine Barrens, a rural, forested area in the southern part of the state, often implying a rugged, independent, or isolated lifestyle, sometimes with stereotypical associations like hunting, farming, or being less modernized. People typically say "He's a real Piney" or "The Pineys keep to themselves out there."
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