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The correct spelling is nimbys. (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)"

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fiscally conservative green (as in money) nimbies (may object to the building of anything which may decrease preexisting property values)

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noun

  1. 1.(usually derogatory) Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.

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