Biz Idiom of the Day- "yuppie" yuppie Definition: A young person who works in business, makes lots of money, and buys luxury items; often used in a derogatory way. Example: 1) Tom is a classic yuppie -- he has an expensive car, an expensive apartment, and an expensive wife. 2) That used to be a cool neighborhood, but now it's filled with yuppies. Etymology: Comes from the first letters of the phrase 'Young Urban Professional'. http://www.peakenglish.com/slang/dailybiz.jsp