Boojie

Pronunciation: /ˈbuʒi/

Definitions of boojie

adjective a slang term derived from 'bourgeois' meaning someone or something that is pretentious or upper class

Example Sentences

A1 She bought a boojie purse at the mall.

A2 The boojie restaurant served fancy meals.

B1 He always wears boojie designer clothes.

B2 The boojie hotel had a rooftop pool and spa.

C1 Her boojie lifestyle included regular trips on private jets.

C2 The boojie art gallery featured exclusive pieces by famous artists.

Examples of boojie in a Sentence

formal The extravagant lifestyle of the socialite was often described as boojie.

informal She always acts so boojie with her designer handbags and fancy cocktails.

slang That new club downtown is so boojie, you have to dress to impress to get in.

figurative His taste in art is quite boojie, always going for the most expensive pieces.

Grammatical Forms of boojie

• past tense: boojied
• plural: boojies
• comparative: more boojie
• superlative: most boojie
• present tense: boojie
• future tense: will boojie
• perfect tense: have boojied
• continuous tense: is boojieing
• singular: boojie
• positive degree: boojie
• infinitive: to boojie
• gerund: boojieing
• participle: boojied

Origin and Evolution of boojie

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: African American Vernacular English (AAVE)

Story behind the word: The word 'boojie' originated as a slang term in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) to describe someone who is perceived as pretentious or materialistic.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'boojie' has evolved to also encompass notions of being upper-class, snobbish, or out of touch with reality.