Today's terms are cultural acronyms used to describe people in various states of work and wealth. Here's a break down of some of the more common nicknames.
Yuppie: "Young Urban Professional." This is an old-school term that originated in the 1980s to describe the young, wealthy professional elite. At the time, it wasn't exactly a compliment, as it suggested undeserved wealth and arrogance.
Yupcap: "Young Urban Professional who Can't Afford Property." This newer term reflects increased housing costs that have left professionals in expensive urban areas renting and unable to afford to buy a home.
DINKS: "Dual Income, No Kids"
DINKY: A variation on DINKS, meaning no "No Kids Yet"
DEWKS: "Dually Employed With Kids"
YAWN: "Young and wealthy but normal." This refers to the millionaires-next-door who, despite their self-made wealth, live relatively modest lives, putting their money to good causes rather than towards opulence and luxury.
Obviously these only cover a small part of the population. What other acronyms do you think we could use today?
--Jane
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