guppie
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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.
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guppie c or n (plural guppies)