yuppy

/ˈjʌpi/
noun
  1. A young, affluent professional, especially one who is ambitious, materialistic, and lives in a city.
    • In the 1980s, being called a yuppy was both a compliment and an insult.
    • He was a typical yuppy, always talking about his stock options and luxury car.
    • The restaurant was full of yuppies networking over expensive cocktails.
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adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of yuppies.
    • The cafe had a yuppy vibe with its minimalist decor and high prices.
    • She wore a yuppy outfit of a blazer and designer jeans.
    • His yuppy attitude annoyed his more laid-back friends.
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