guppie

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡʌpi/
• Homophone: guppy

Etymology 1

From guppy (a species of fish).

Noun

guppie (plural guppies)

1. Alternative form of guppy
2. (sometimes derogatory) A foolish, easily surprised, or naive person.
3. (climbing) 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.

Etymology 2

Blend of gay +‎ yuppie.

Noun

guppie (plural guppies)

1. (dated) A high-earning gay person living in a major urban area, especially a male.
   • 1987 [1987 August], Alan Moore, “Chapter XI: Look on My Works, Ye Mighty...”, in Watchmen, DC Comics, page 349:

     It's where I work, okay? Not in some dinky little magazine office with a bunch of guppies!

     You know I don't like that term. We should respect gay professionals working openly...

   • 2004, Michale Mello, Legalizing Gay Marriage: Vermont And The National Debate, Temple University Press, published 2008, page 29:

     The guppie (gay urban professional) with a partner and a Porsche was replacing the free love advocate with a placard and a toke.

Related terms

• luppie

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣʏ.pi/
• Hyphenation: gup‧pie
• Rhymes: -ʏpi

Noun

guppie c or n (plural guppies)

1. guppy
2. Sometimes reanalysed as a diminutive of gup.