The slang term boujee is a modern spelling of bougie, which comes from the French word bourgeois, historically referring to the middle class and later used to describe people seen as materialistic or status-conscious. In African American Vernacular English, bougie emerged in the mid-20th century as a critique of those aspiring to or displaying middle-class or upper-class lifestyles, and in the 2010s the alternate spelling boujee took on a more celebratory tone, especially in hip-hop culture. Popularized globally by the 2016 hit song "Bad and Boujee" by Migos, the term describes someone who enjoys a luxurious, stylish, and high-class lifestyle, often with the implication that they have earned it and still maintain a connection to their roots. Depending on context, it can be used as a compliment for sophistication and success or playfully to tease someone for indulging in expensive tastes.

What is the origin and meaning of the word "boujee"?

Визначення та значення слова «boujee» англійською мовою

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