Word
bobo
Phoneticsbobo
/ˈboʊboʊ/
Definition
n. a person who is successful and wealthy but also likes things that are artistic or natural. It describes people who have expensive tastes but want to look like they have a simple, cool lifestyle.
n. a member of a social class that combines the wealth and professional success of the bourgeoisie with the creative and countercultural values of bohemians. A portmanteau of 'bourgeois' and 'bohemian', typically used to describe affluent urbanites with liberal, eco-conscious, or artistic sensibilities.
Examples
“The neighborhood is full of bobos buying organic coffee.”
“The area transformed from a working-class district into a bobo paradise filled with art galleries and expensive vegan bistros.”
Examples
simple
“The neighborhood is full of bobos buying organic coffee.”
contextual
“The area transformed from a working-class district into a bobo paradise filled with art galleries and expensive vegan bistros.”
Usage
Often used as a collective noun or a modifier for neighborhoods and lifestyles; can carry a slightly mocking or critical tone.
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