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单词 woopie
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Definition of woopie in English:

woopie

(also woopy)
nounPlural woopies ˈwʊpiˈwuːpiˈwo͝opē
North American informal
  • An affluent retired person able to pursue an active lifestyle.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Now that the kids are grown and she has retired from her job to run her own business, she has joined the ranks of the Woopies.
    • Welcome to the VPF retreat for woopies; BJ, bring your dentures and pills against gastritis and party with us
    Synonyms
    retired person, pensioner, old-age pensioner, oap

Origin

1980s: elaboration of the acronym from well-off older person.

 
 

Definition of woopie in US English:

woopie

(also woopy)
nounˈwo͝opē
North American informal
  • An affluent retired person able to pursue an active lifestyle.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Now that the kids are grown and she has retired from her job to run her own business, she has joined the ranks of the Woopies.
    • Welcome to the VPF retreat for woopies; BJ, bring your dentures and pills against gastritis and party with us
    Synonyms
    retired person, pensioner, old-age pensioner, oap

Origin

1980s: elaboration of the acronym from well-off older person.

 
 
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