noun
- a derogatory term for the middle class or working class, especially those perceived as intellectually unsophisticated or culturally uncultured
Usage: informal; derogatory; chiefly literary or satirical
Examples
- The critic dismissed the popular film as entertainment for the booboisie.
- He viewed mainstream culture with contempt, seeing it as a product of the booboisie.
- The author's satirical novel mocked the tastes and values of the booboisie.
- She argued that the booboisie lacked appreciation for serious art and literature.