Definition
Slang term derived from 'bourgeois,' referring to someone who is materialistic, acts wealthy or pretentious, or obsesses over luxury brands and status symbols despite possibly lacking genuine wealth. Often used playfully or critically to mock aspirational behavior.
Example Usage
She's so boujee—she won't drink coffee unless it's from that expensive boutique roaster.
Origin
A shortening and slang adaptation of 'bourgeois,' which comes from French 'bourgeoisie,' the middle class.
Fun Fact
Boujee became mainstream in hip-hop culture and is now a staple of Gen-Z and millennial slang, often used with affection or irony.
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