Depending on context, boujee can be complimentary or disparaging. Typically, it's used deprecatingly to refer to people who live a pretentious, bourgeoisie lifestyle even if they don't have the means to do so. Boujee, on the other hand, is not an insult
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“boujee” refers to someone who lives in luxury but remains humble
If someone is described as “boujee,” it means they worked hard to earn their wealth and live a luxurious lifestyle, but are still connected to their roots.
Something that is affected, inauthentic, gentrified, exclusive, and/or otherwise sheltered from the dirt and grime of the real world. It is often used to describe someone who is living a lavish lifestyle or who has expensive tastes.