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Yuppie: meaning, definitions and examples

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yuppie

 

[ หˆjสŒpi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social class

A yuppie is a term that refers to a young urban professional who is typically well-educated, ambitious, and career-focused. The term is often associated with the culture of the 1980s, when there was a significant rise in the number of young professionals in cities. Yuppies are known for their consumerist attitudes and for valuing material success. They often engage in lifestyle trends that emphasize wealth, luxury, and status. The term can also carry a connotation of elitism and a preoccupation with image and appearances.

Synonyms

careerist, urban professional, young professional

Examples of usage

  • The city was full of yuppies chasing their careers.
  • Yuppies often prefer upscale restaurants and boutiques.
  • In the 80s, yuppies became a cultural phenomenon.
  • The yuppie lifestyle is characterized by a focus on luxury.
  • Many yuppies are invested in health and fitness.

Translations

Translations of the word "yuppie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅเคชเฅเคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yuppie

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒคใƒƒใƒ”ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yuppie

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆุจู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ yuppie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐคๆฏ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัŽะฟะฟะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฃแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuppie

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yuppie

Etymology

The term 'yuppie' is a blend of 'young urban professional.' It originated in the United States during the 1980s as a colloquialism to describe a specific social class that emerged in urban areas. With the economic boom of the time, a new generation of professionals was rising, characterized by their focus on successful careers and an affluent lifestyle. The magazine 'The New York Observer' is credited with popularizing the term in 1984, where it was used to capture the essence of young professionals who were reshaping urban environments. The rise of technology and finance sectors contributed significantly to the yuppie lifestyle, as many were able to command high salaries. Throughout the years, the term has evolved and is sometimes used pejoratively to highlight perceived superficiality and materialism.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,490, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.