I just learned a new (to me) word and thought I would share it with you in case it is also new to you?
'Bougie' pronounced 'boo-gee' 'relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish'
It is derived from the old and similar term 'Bourgeois.'
So for example you may come from humble beginnings but you have done well in the world and start to act and show your newfound wealth and aspire to socialize with the wealthy. Your behaviour could be seen as 'bougie'.
Good to know!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of it either! have a great week, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that word either :)
ReplyDeleteI thought you were referring to the stuff inside the nasal cavity lol
ReplyDeleteThanks. I am wiser now.
Haha
DeleteOh, that's my cousin. Always out socializing with friends, but I seldom hear from him.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to know. I have seen the word around, but I'm glad you gave meaning to it.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I don't mean to laugh at you, but I found it a bit hilarious that you've never heard the word Bougie before. That's probably because you've never had to deal with a Bougie which, unfortunately, I've had to many times in the past. They are not as harmful or as volatile as a Karen. Bougie's just look down on those they feel better than. If I may ask ... how did you come across the word? Did you meet one?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post. hmmmm..something to think about.
ReplyDeleteAll of a sudden I dont have a reply to comment iption anymore. In answer to bootsandbraids ok whats a karen.
ReplyDeleteA cousin of mine was referred to as bougie which made me wonder its meaning.
I hadn't heard of it in reference to someone being called a Bougie, but rather as an adjective for things. Like "her new furniture looks very bougie", or "that scarf is bougie", which I thought meant that it was another word for fancy. And Karen is a derogatory name that is used for a woman who complains loudly about things or calls out someone else and their opinion thinking they are always right. The neighborhood know-it-all. I'm not a fan of that one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorraine
DeleteSpark plugs in French are bougies. Does that count?
ReplyDeleteHaha
DeleteI too learned this term not too long ago.
ReplyDeleteAsí se llaman los cochecitos esos de golf aquí en España jajaja
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess it's better to hang out with bougies than with the homeless.
ReplyDeletenew word to me too...
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing
I knew this one from my daughter saying it.
ReplyDeleteThe hood version for the French word
ReplyDeleteNo la conocía, te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine. I’ve never heard of this one.
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard this before! In France a bougie is a candle.
ReplyDeleteJulia x
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New word for me - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I like learning new words, this one is fascinating. Thanks Christine!
ReplyDeleteNews to me! Did't know it either!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard the word before and thankfully, I don't have any friends who fit that profile.
ReplyDeleteA new word to me, one that I suspect I will not be using much!
ReplyDeleteWe use that word a lot...but always in a light-hearted, funny way!
ReplyDeletei feel for such small minded people
ReplyDeleteI think I've heard that word before but I'm not entirely sure!
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