Definition
buppy
noun
- a young, ambitious Black professional, especially one who is upwardly mobile and success-oriented
Usage: informal; sometimes considered dated (1980s–1990s); acronym-derived: Black Urban Professional
Examples
- The buppies in the city were known for their stylish apartments and high-powered careers.
- She was a buppy working in finance, climbing the corporate ladder quickly.
- The term 'buppy' emerged in the 1980s to describe a new generation of Black professionals.