How to Pronounce "yuppie"
word
ˈjəpi
YUHP-ee
jˈuːpi
YOO-pee
Definition
A yuppie is a young professional, usually living in a city, who has a well-paid job and a modern, stylish lifestyle. The word originally described young people working in business, finance, or similar fields.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjəpi
British English
jˈuːpi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YUHP-ee
UK
YOO-pee
Listen in Context
He works in finance and is a typical yuppie.
Many yuppies live in expensive city apartments.
She became a yuppie after getting a high-paying job.
He buys designer clothes and drinks fancy coffee—total yuppie style.