bobo

noun

bo·​bo ˈbō-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce bobo (audio)
plural bobos
often disparaging
: a member of a social class of well-to-do professionals who espouse bohemian values and lead bourgeois lives

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The couch goes with classic, modern, bobo, coastal, and minimalist home decor styles. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

bourgeois + Bohemian

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bobo was in 2000

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“Bobo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobo. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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