Sekirov Dictionary

YIMBY

/ˈjɪmbi/

adjective 1
noun 1
phrase 2
forms 4

adjective1

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Supporting nearby development (especially the construction of more housing).
- From a YIMBY perspective, the high-rises are good for the city.

noun1

•
Someone who endorses development (especially the construction of more housing) near them.
- The local YIMBYs came out in favor of the project.

phrase2

•
Acronym of yes, in my backyard.
- YIMBY encompasses home composting, "grass cycling" and landscape alteration. — 1993
Acronym of yes, in many backyards.

forms

YIMBYs · yimbys · more YIMBY · most YIMBY

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