1. a young urban professional, typically one who is ambitious and well-educated with a high-paying job
Usage: informal

Examples

• The neighborhood was full of yuppies driving expensive cars.
• As a typical yuppie, she worked long hours at her law firm.
• The coffee shop catered to yuppies who could afford five-dollar lattes.
• He was the stereotypical yuppie with his designer suit and smartphone.
• The yuppie couple bought a condo in the trendy downtown district.
• Many yuppies moved to the suburbs after having children.