noun

yuppie

YUH-pih

Yuppie (noun) means a young, ambitious professional with a well-paid job and an affluent, status-conscious lifestyle, especially in a city. Example: “The neighborhood filled with yuppies once the new offices opened nearby.”

noun

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 notes

In 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."

Rhymes for yuppie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “yuppie” mean?

The word “yuppie” means a young, ambitious professional with a well-paid job and an affluent, status-conscious lifestyle, especially in a city. In plain terms, a somewhat mocking label for a young, career-focused city professional who spends freely on status symbols.

How do you pronounce “yuppie”?

“Yuppie” is pronounced YUH-pih (/ˈjʌpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “yuppie” in a sentence?

Here is “yuppie” used in a sentence: “The neighborhood filled with yuppies once the new offices opened nearby.”

What part of speech is “yuppie”?

“Yuppie” is a noun.

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