Yimby
adj, noun, phrase ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Someone who endorses development (especially the construction of more housing) near them.
"The local YIMBYs came out in favor of the project."
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of YIMBY. alt-of
"Calling themselves yimbys, they are standing up to say “Yes, in my back yard” to any kind of new housing development. […] “Often the only voices we would hear would be neighbours who were opposed,” said Chiu, who called on yimby support to get affordable housing measures through the legislature this year. […] It also riles opponents of gentrification that yimbys often lobby on projects far from their home turf."
- 1 Supporting nearby development (especially the construction of more housing).
"From a YIMBY perspective, the high-rises are good for the city."
- 1 Acronym of yes, in my backyard. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
"YIMBY encompasses home composting, "grass cycling" and landscape alteration."
- 2 Acronym of yes, in many backyards. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
"YIMBY does not promise to eliminate risk; it simply spreads it among all those involved. Yesterday, we reiterated several times that equity is critical to any solution, and in this regard YIMBY provides a practical and equitable standard"
Antonyms
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More examples"YIMBY encompasses home composting, "grass cycling" and landscape alteration."
Etymology
Coined as an antonym for nimby.