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A yuppie is a young urban professional (YUP) with an affluent lifestyle. This term evokes images of bustling city life, designer coffee, and the latest tech gadgets, though not always in a flattering way. According to various sources, it was already an insulting term by the mid-1980s.

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September 21, 2024

yuppie

[ yuhp-ee ] noun

a young, ambitious, and well-educated city-dweller who has a professional career and an affluent lifestyle

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