ruppie
n.— «He will consult with cities and developers on making downtowns more residentially friendly. He also will host a series of parties around the country to promote the “ruppie” lifestyle this fall, in conjunction with the release of the book. “Ruppie” is Ezell’s coinage for “retired urban people.”» —“Helping cities lure more ‘ruppies’” by Mary Umberger Chicago Tribune June 4, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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