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guppie en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈɡʌpi/

Etymology

From guppy (a species of fish).

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of guppy.
   alt of guppy
2. (derogatory, sometimes) A foolish, easily surprised, or naive person.
3. A climbing hold, refers to the way the climber's hand is turned sideways and grips a hold by cupping it with the little-finger side of the hand.

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guppie en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /ˈɡʌpi/

Etymology

Blend of gay + yuppie.

Meanings

1. (dated) A high-earning gay person living in a major urban area, especially a male.
   • The guppie (gay urban professional) with a partner and a Porsche was replacing the free love advocate with a placard and a toke. 2004, Michale Mello, Legalizing Gay Marriage: Vermont And The National Debate, Temple University Press, published 2008, page 29:
   • It's where I work, okay? Not in some dinky little magazine office with a bunch of guppies! 1987 [1987 August 14], Alan Moore, “Chapter XI: Look on My Works, Ye Mighty...”, in Watchmen, DC Comics, page 349:

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Relateds

luppie