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Chuppie en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of Chinese + yuppie.

Meanings

  1. (informal) A yuppie of Chinese background.
    • A full 71 percent of our respondents have traveled outside of China, and another 14 percent have been to Hong Kong or Macau. Unlike many older Chinese, Chuppies are also more interested in traveling alone than being a part of a large tour group. 2008, Robert Hsu, China Fireworks, page 169:

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