buppie

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(bup′ē)

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noun

Informal an African-American yuppie

Origin: b(lack) () + (y)uppie

See buppie in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Informal
A young Black city or suburban resident with a well-paid professional job and an affluent lifestyle.

Origin:

Origin: b(lack)

Origin: + (y)uppie

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