Boujee
/ˈbuːʒiː/
Generally Harmless
lifestyle
luxury
fancy
hip-hop
social status
Definition
Aspiring to or characteristic of a luxurious or wealthy lifestyle; high-class. Often used to describe people, places, or things that are perceived as fancy, expensive, or ostentatious.
Examples
- She only drinks boujee coffee from that expensive cafe.
- They went on a boujee vacation to a private island.
Origin & Context
Derived from 'bourgeoisie,' referring to the middle/upper class. Popularized in hip-hop culture, notably by the Migos song 'Bad and Boujee.'
For Parents & Educators
Can sometimes be used ironically or to imply someone is trying too hard to appear wealthy or sophisticated.