Yuppie
American SlangDefinition
Yuppie: Slang for “young urban professional”—a well-educated, upwardly mobile, city-dwelling young adult, associated with affluence, career focus, and status-conscious consumerism; often used pejoratively.
Examples
"He got labeled a yuppie after landing a consulting job and moving into a glassy downtown high-rise."
"The bar used to be chill, but now it’s a total yuppie scene—designer suits, status watches, and talk about equity grants."
"Locals grumble that yuppies are pricing the neighborhood out with boutique gyms, $18 cocktails, and luxury condos."