noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
yuppie; young urban professional
A young, affluent city-dweller with a professional career and a consumerist lifestyle. The term is a direct loan from English and carries the same cultural connotations.
彼はバブル期の典型的なヤッピーだった。
He was a typical yuppie of the bubble era.
ヤッピー向けの高級マンションが増えている。
Luxury apartments aimed at yuppies are increasing.