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 n.— «“Ruppies” stands for “retired urban people,” and was coined by Ezell nearly five years ago.» —“Author Says More Seniors Adopt Urban Lifestyle” by Alex Alvarez in Miami WPLG-TV Feb. 15, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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