Contents
- 1 English
- 1.1 Pronunciation
- 1.2 Etymology 1
- 1.2.1 Noun
- 1.3 Etymology 2
- 1.3.1 Noun
- 1.3.1.1 Related terms
- 1.3.1 Noun
- 2 Dutch
- 2.1 Pronunciation
- 2.2 Noun
English[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /ˈɡʌpi/
- hom*ophone: guppy
Etymology 1[edit]
From guppy (a species of fish).
Noun[edit]
guppie (plural guppies)
- Alternative form of guppy
- (sometimes derogatory) A foolish, easily surprised, or naive person.
- (climbing) 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.
Etymology 2[edit]
Noun[edit]
guppie (plural guppies)
- (dated) A high earning gay person living in a major urban area, especially a male.
2004, Michale Mello, Legalizing Gay Marriage: Vermont And The National Debate, Temple University Press, published 2008, page 29:
The guppie (gay urban professional) with a partner and a Porsche was replacing the free love advocate with a placard and a toke.
Related terms[edit]
Dutch[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
guppiec or n (plural guppies)
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