What does YUPPY mean?

Yuppy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A young urban professional who has a well-paid job and a luxurious lifestyle.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈjʌpi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈjʌpi/

Origin and Usage: The term "yuppy" is a portmanteau of "young" and "urban" and was first coined in the 1980s to describe a new breed of young, ambitious, and affluent professionals who were making their mark in the business world. The term gained widespread usage during the Reagan era in the United States and the Thatcher era in the United Kingdom.

Synonyms: Young professional, urban professional, upwardly mobile professional.

Related Words: Happy, puppy, sappy, yukky, yupoo.

Example Sentences:

• John is a yuppy who works as a stockbroker in New York City.
• The party was full of yuppies sipping champagne and discussing their latest business deals.
• Sheila is a successful lawyer and a proud yuppy who enjoys the finer things in life.