bougie

Example Sentences

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Jeannine Souza, a self-described bougie traveler, used to avoid Spirit because of its no-frills reputation.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“It’s definitely the big buzzword in every bougie exercise class,” said Los Angeles-based yoga instructor Kyle Miller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"And all the whilst he was doing this, he was going on like really crazy bougie holidays and spending crazy amounts of money that probably wasn't his."

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

There are bakeries for dogs and even luxury boutiques for all your bougie little baby’s every need.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

“One of the most important African American writers,” says Wes, sounding like what some people would call bougie.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick