Bougie slang is commonly used in the hip-hop culture especially by African-Americans. The term ‘boujee’ initially originated in the 16t;h century in France. The term ‘bourgeoisie’ in French refers to self-sufficient merchants who enjoyed social privilege. Later on, the term was coined to refer to the “middle class.”
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Boujee or bougie slang refers to someone who appears to live a lavish lifestyle and wastes a lot of money on flashy trinkets but is nevertheless tied to his humble roots.
Nobody can say for sure if being boujee is good or harmful. In fact, some people are completely unaware that they are ‘boujee.’ Boujees have their own way of living and attitude toward things. They resemble a segregated enclave of opulence and vanity. However, no one can pass judgment on you. It’s your life, and you get to decide what you want to do with it.
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What is another word for Bougie?
Although boujie is a slang term, there is a suitable synonym for the word boujie listed below.
- Luxury
- High-class
- first-class
- lush
- posh
- high-grade
- top-class
How can you tell if someone is Bougie?
- You travel to expensive hotels for vacation
- You love attention
- You talk and act with class
- You have a penchant for high-end items.
What does Boujee mean UK?
The meaning of Boujie in the Uk is quite similar to that of American slang. It means a social group between the affluent and the poor, notably in the emphasis on money, education, and a social class, or in the love for and want of expensive and unique things: pertaining to or indicative of a middle class.