1. a young, ambitious Black professional, especially one who is upwardly mobile and success-oriented
Usage: informal; sometimes considered dated (1980s–1990s); acronym-derived: Black Urban Professional

Examples

• The buppies in the city were known for their stylish apartments and high-powered careers.
• She was a buppy working in finance, climbing the corporate ladder quickly.
• The term 'buppy' emerged in the 1980s to describe a new generation of Black professionals.