Meaning of duppie | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative spelling of duppy.
   alt-of, alternative
2. An urban professional suffering from depression, especially one who has lost a high-paying job and been forced to take up lower-paying work.

Examples

“Older Duppies who've lived through previous layoffs seem prepared for the emotional and financial shifts that a protracted job loss can bring⟳.”

“In recent months, the founder and director of Life Transitions career counseling and life coaching in San Antonio has seen plenty of duppies struggle⟳ with escalating debts and depression. "The reality may be that they might have⟳ to take⟳ on what we call⟳ a 'stop-loss job,'" Lincoln says, referring to a lower-paying position the typical duppie once scoffed at.”

“In fact, I've seen the term "duppies," which means depressed urban professionals who take⟳ jobs at a lower level than their old employment. But, as you recognize, duppies can pass⟳ through more hiring portals because they can read⟳.”

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