Aave
boujee
What does boujee mean?
Acting or living in a fancy, upscale way — sometimes admiringly, sometimes as gentle mockery of pretension.
"She only drinks sparkling water now, very boujee."
Origin
AAVE respelling of "bourgeois", popularised through hip-hop lyrics from the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does "boujee" mean?
Acting or living in a fancy, upscale way — sometimes admiringly, sometimes as gentle mockery of pretension.
How do you use "boujee" in a sentence?
For example: "She only drinks sparkling water now, very boujee."
Where does "boujee" come from?
AAVE respelling of "bourgeois", popularised through hip-hop lyrics from the 2010s.
Is "boujee" AAVE (African-American Vernacular English)?
Yes — "boujee" is classed as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) on FreeDict. Acting or living in a fancy, upscale way — sometimes admiringly, sometimes as gentle mockery of pretension.
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