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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of guppy. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   A high-earning gay person living in a major urban area, especially a male. dated

   "It's where I work, okay? Not in some dinky little magazine office with a bunch of guppies!"

3. 3
   A foolish, easily surprised, or naive person. derogatory, sometimes
4. 4
   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.

Example

More examples

"It's where I work, okay? Not in some dinky little magazine office with a bunch of guppies!"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From guppy (a species of fish).

Etymology 2

Blend of gay + yuppie.

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