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   Bou·gie

   /ˈbo͞o(d)ZHē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thin, flexible surgical instrument for exploring or dilating a passage of the body.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from French, literally ‘wax candle’, from ArabicBijāya, an Algerian town which traded in wax.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   Learn the slang and medical meanings of bougie, a word derived from a French seaport in Algeria. Find out how to use bougie as an adjective, noun, or adverb, and see examples and related words.

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   What is the difference between Bougie and Boujee?

   • Bougie and boujee are similar terms with subtle but significant differences. Both ultimately come from the 16th-century French term bourgeoisie (literally, “the burghers”), the emerging merchant class whose new wealth conferred them social status and privilege.

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   What does Bougie mean in slang?

   • Bougie is a general slang term in speech and writing insulting someone leading a boring middle-class life but aspiring to a wealthier and more sophisticated life, particularly as reflected in their consumer choices.

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   What does Boujee mean?

   • You're more likely to see bougie as a reference to people who use social media to show off fancy clothes, expensive cars or stereotypically "white" activities (such as yachting or buying expensive yoga clothes). Boujee, popularized by the song Bad and Boujee by Migos, primarily refers to Black people who have "swag" by making their own money.

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   What does Boogie mean?

   • Boogie is a different word altogether. To remember the vowel sequences in bougie (o-u, i-e), just remember this question: “Oh, you think I’m bougie, i.e. too fancy?” Bougie definition: relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle. See examples of BOUGIE used in a sentence.

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4. www.yourdictionary.com › articles › bougie-boujeeBougie or Boujee? Ending the Confusion Behind the Slang Terms

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   Apr 12, 2022 · Learn the difference between bougie and boujee, two slang words for \"seeming rich\", and their origins from bourgeoisie. Find out how to use them correctly and avoid confusion in different contexts.

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   Bougie definition: relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle. See examples of BOUGIE used in a sentence.

6. www.dictionary.com › e › slangboujee Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.com

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   Apr 11, 2018 · Boujee is a term popularized by the Migos song \"Bad and Boujee\" to describe someone who is materially successful but still down to earth. Learn the origin, meaning, and usage of boujee and its similar but different spelling, bougie.

7. www.yourtango.com › 2018317938 › what-does-bougieWhat Does Bougie (Or Boujee) Mean? Slang Meaning ... - YourTango

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   Oct 7, 2022 · Learn the difference between bougie and boujee, two slang terms derived from French and popularized by rap music. Find out how to use them to describe people who are pretentious, rich, or fabulous.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › bougieBOUGIE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Bougie can mean middle class, snobbish, or a medical instrument. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Jun 30, 2017 · Bougie is a slang term for bourgeois, meaning middle/upper-middle-class materialism. Learn how it evolved from Marxist philosophy to rap music and how it's used to mock or praise high-end tastes.