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

"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

Of course it is all illusion, but the flattering lighting and bougie boxed waters belie that revelation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 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