Bougie
adjective
This word describes a person or thing associated with or resembling the middle or upper-middle class, often implying a pretentiousness about wealth or status.
She has a bougie taste in restaurants; she only eats at five-star places.
Usage tips
Informal
bougie lifestyle,bougie restaurant,bougie brand
noun
Referring to a type of lifestyle or consumer choice that includes luxury goods or experiences.
He lives a bougie life with all the latest gadgets and designer clothes.
Usage tips
Informal
bougie habits,bougie spending,bougie choices
adjective
This word describes a person or thing associated with or resembling the middle or upper-middle class, often implying a pretentiousness about wealth or status.
She has a bougie taste in restaurants; she only eats at five-star places.
Usage tips
Informal
bougie lifestyle,bougie restaurant,bougie brand
noun
Referring to a type of lifestyle or consumer choice that includes luxury goods or experiences.
He lives a bougie life with all the latest gadgets and designer clothes.
Usage tips
Informal
bougie habits,bougie spending,bougie choices
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Know that calling someone 'bougie' can be both amusing and critical, depending on the setting.
Her bougie attitude makes her seem unapproachable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'bougie' can imply that someone is trying too hard to be seen as wealthy or upper class.
He described his new car as bougie because he felt it was extravagant.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Use
In casual conversation, the term can be used humorously or self-deprecatingly.
I wanted to be bougie for my birthday, so I booked a fancy hotel.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Know that calling someone 'bougie' can be both amusing and critical, depending on the setting.
Her bougie attitude makes her seem unapproachable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'bougie' can imply that someone is trying too hard to be seen as wealthy or upper class.
He described his new car as bougie because he felt it was extravagant.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Use
In casual conversation, the term can be used humorously or self-deprecatingly.
I wanted to be bougie for my birthday, so I booked a fancy hotel.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Know that calling someone 'bougie' can be both amusing and critical, depending on the setting.
Her bougie attitude makes her seem unapproachable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'bougie' can imply that someone is trying too hard to be seen as wealthy or upper class.
He described his new car as bougie because he felt it was extravagant.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Use
In casual conversation, the term can be used humorously or self-deprecatingly.
I wanted to be bougie for my birthday, so I booked a fancy hotel.
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