Yimby

Pronunciation: /ˈjɪmbi/

Definitions of YIMBY

noun a person who supports the idea of urban development, typically in the form of increased housing density in cities

Example Sentences

A1 I am a YIMBY, I support building more affordable housing in our city.

A2 The YIMBY movement is gaining momentum as more people advocate for increased housing development.

B1 YIMBYs believe that increasing housing supply is key to addressing the affordability crisis.

B2 As a YIMBY, I attend city council meetings to voice my support for new housing projects.

C1 YIMBY organizations work to influence local policies and regulations to promote more housing construction.

C2 The YIMBY movement has been successful in pushing for changes to zoning laws to allow for more housing development.

Examples of YIMBY in a Sentence

formal The YIMBY movement advocates for increased housing development in urban areas.

informal I consider myself a YIMBY because I believe in building more homes to address the housing shortage.

slang YIMBYs are all about saying yes to new housing projects!

figurative Being a YIMBY means being a supporter of growth and progress in our communities.

Grammatical Forms of YIMBY

• past tense: YIMBYed
• plural: YIMBYs
• comparative: more YIMBY
• superlative: most YIMBY
• present tense: YIMBY
• future tense: will YIMBY
• perfect tense: have YIMBYed
• continuous tense: is YIMBYing
• singular: YIMBY
• positive degree: YIMBY
• infinitive: to YIMBY
• gerund: YIMBYing
• participle: YIMBYed

Origin and Evolution of YIMBY

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'YIMBY' originated as a response to the NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) movement, advocating for positive urban development.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the realm of urban planning and development, 'YIMBY' has evolved to encompass a broader range of advocacy for positive change and inclusivity in various social and political contexts.