noun
yuppie
YUH-pih
noun
1
A young, ambitious professional with a well-paid job and an affluent, status-conscious lifestyle, especially in a city.
"The neighborhood filled with yuppies once the new offices opened nearby."
How to Use Yuppie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA somewhat mocking label for a young, career-focused city professional who spends freely on status symbols.
When to use it
Often used with a hint of mockery rather than as a neutral description.
Common pairings
yuppie culture
yuppie lifestyle
Word Forms
yuppies plural
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Etymology
Originally an acronym for "young urban professional" (or "young upwardly mobile professional"), with "-ie" added the way it is in "hippie."