guppie

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡʌpi/ Homophone: guppy === Etymology 1 === From guppy (a species of fish). ==== Noun ==== guppie (plural guppies) Alternative form of guppy. (sometimes derogatory) A foolish, easily surprised, or naive person. (climbing) 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. === Etymology 2 === Blend of gay +‎ yuppie. ==== Noun ==== guppie (plural guppies) (dated) A high-earning gay person living in a major urban area, especially a male. ===== Related terms ===== luppie == Dutch == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɣʏ.pi/ Hyphenation: gup‧pie Rhymes: -ʏpi === Noun === guppie c or n (plural guppies, no diminutive) guppy Sometimes reanalysed as a diminutive of gup.