bougie
- noun
- /ˈbuːʒi/
- Offensive
- The bougie lifestyle she leads includes dining at fancy restaurants and attending exclusive events.
- bougie ass
Examples
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But of course, he's got the bougie food bowl, too, so he's going to get some dinner tonight.
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Many people consider her a bougie person because she prefers luxury brands over more affordable options.
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In comes another bougie country club for the rich.
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Sorry about the bougie restaurant.
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Too "bougie" to shop at the bargain stores.
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Are there other rich bougie areas in the tri-state area that are suburbs of New York City?
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You're out here with all these bougie folk.
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As a Miami and New York City girly, there is no staple bougie restaurant more iconic than Carbone.
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He always chooses the most bougie hotels for his vacations, even when there are cheaper alternatives available.
Synonyms
A person who thinks they are better than others because of their social status or taste
A person who likes to buy and own many things
A person who thinks they are better than others
Antonyms
Compounds
How Pretentious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bougie comes from the French word bourgeois meaning 'middle class'. A bougie is a person who likes fancy things and often shows off money or social status.