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Rarenimby
The correct spelling is nimby.
How to pronounce nimby
noun
IPA: /ˈnɪm.bi/
Say it like: Nim-bee
The correct spelling is nimby. (usually derogatory) Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate. For example: "fiscally conservative green (as in money) nimbies (may object to the building of anything which may decrease preexisting property values)"
Usage Examples
“fiscally conservative green (as in money) nimbies (may object to the building of anything which may decrease preexisting property values)”
“Their vote against measures to help refugees has been perceived by the socially conscious margin of society as a typically nimby attitude.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(usually derogatory) Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
adjective
- 1.Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.
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