by missessmells May 31, 2005
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Anything that is percieved as "upscale" from a blue-collar point of view. 'Bougie' (pronounced boo'-she) is a hacked truncation of the word Bourgeoisie, which refers to the middle-class in Europe, but refers to a more affluent class level in the United States.
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In the United States, which lacks strict social classes, Bourgeoisie is sometimes used to refer to those seen as being upper class.
Anything that is percieved as "upscale" from a blue-collar point of view. 'Bougie' (pronounced boo'-she) is a hacked truncation of the word Bourgeoisie, which refers to the middle-class in Europe, but refers to a more affluent class level in the United States.
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In the United States, which lacks strict social classes, Bourgeoisie is sometimes used to refer to those seen as being upper class.
You can sit there and drink your bougie-ass microbrewed beer, but I still prefer my ice cold Coors original.
Did ya see Luthur just roll up in his bougie new BMW?
You can eat your bougie $25.99 salad from Central Market for lunch, but I'm hangin' with Mikky D's!
Did ya see Luthur just roll up in his bougie new BMW?
You can eat your bougie $25.99 salad from Central Market for lunch, but I'm hangin' with Mikky D's!
by lazyeye78 March 26, 2007
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A person who comes from the hood or ghetto environment who is accustomed to that culture but has climbed their way to a new social class. They have a new found idea of culture and class, but because they come from the streets they still have that “hood” upbringing in them. They are classy and well mannered around new people but around people who they are comfortable with they are able to code switch back to their relaxed selves.
She is from the hood, but she grew up to be a very successful woman. She’s boughetto so don’t piss her off.
by Jaime J February 12, 2023
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When my friend Miya wears a blazer or Lucy gets a massage I call them bougie cause we're unemployed college students.
by indi June 23, 2004
Get the bougie mug.She bought a mega-mansion in an expensive gated community. She invited us to dinner to show-off her wealth where she served us prawns, oysters and carvier. But she kept cussing and snapping her fingers and shaking her head with an attitude during the meal. I mean she was so boughetto!!
by guyNextDoor23 November 4, 2012
Get the boughetto mug.fancy ass hoes who wear prada beanies and givenchy sunglasses to vons and gelsons , typically after a hangover grabbing a 1L gatorade and a few store bought maple glazed donuts.
Damn Gina, look at Marina in that corner buying the 2 for 1 expired donuts with that brown birkin, she is one bougie bitch"
by bougiebelle February 1, 2017
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