Teen Slang · Social & friendship

What does “Boujee” mean?

Fancy, high-class, or luxurious tastes. 'This restaurant is so boujee.'

Where “Boujee” comes from

From 'bourgeois,' popularized by the 2016 Migos song 'Bad and Boujee.'

Why teens actually say it

Describes upscale or high-maintenance taste, admiringly or teasingly.

What it means for you as a parent

Benign. Just describes fancy taste.

How it’s used

  • “This café charges nine dollars for toast, so boujee.” Half-impressed, half-amused at fancy tastes. Playful.
  • “She got the boujee water bottle everyone wants.” Noting a high-end, status-y purchase. Lightly teasing.

← Browse the full A–Z teen slang glossary (500+ terms)

Contact us Have a question? Need help? Send us a note — we read every message.