Bougie Slang: How Did ‘Bourgeoisie’ Become a Bad Word?
Black popular culture has been remixing its own version of bourgeois, at least since Gladys Knight & The Pips recorded their 1980 disco hit, “Bourgie, Bourgie” (pronounced “boo-jee, boojee”). The song describes a person “from across the tracks” who flaunts their new money with fancy clothes and a shiny car with a sunroof. Whether you […]