Meaning of guppie | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A high-earning gay person living in a major urban area, especially a male.
   dated
2. A foolish, easily surprised, or naive person.
   derogatory, sometimes
3. A climbing hold, refers to the way the climber's hand is turned sideways and grips a hold by cupping it with the little-finger side of the hand.

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Examples

“It's where I work, okay? Not in some dinky little magazine office with a bunch of guppies!”

“The guppie (gay urban professional) with a partner and a Porsche was replacing the free love advocate with a placard and a toke.”

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