'Boujee' is an intentional misspelling of 'bougie,' which is slang for bourgeois, and refers to the materialism of society's middle class.”

When did Boujee become a word?

The term 'boujee' first appeared in France in the 16th century. French word 'bourgeoisie' referred to merchantmen that were considered self-sufficient and had privilege in society. Later, the term was used to describe 'middle class'.

Is Bougie an English word?

belonging to or typical of the middle class (= a social group between the very rich and the poor), especially in giving a lot of importance to money, education, and social class, or in liking and wanting expensive and unusual things: People in the neighbourhood have strong opinions about inauthentic bougie snobs.