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bougie

 

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Bougie

Noun:

A bougie is a flexible or rigid tube that is used for medical purposes, especially for inserting or clearing obstructions in body passages such as the urethra or esophagus.

Sample Sentence: The doctor used a bougie to clear the blockage in the patient's esophagus.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, bougie refers to something that is characteristic of or associated with the affluent middle class, often implying a pretentious or materialistic attitude.

Sample Sentence: Her bougie lifestyle includes expensive clothing and frequent vacations in exotic locations.

Verb:

Bougie can also be used as a verb, meaning to behave in a manner that is perceived as pretentious or snobbish.

Sample Sentence: She bougie'd her way through the party, constantly boasting about her designer possessions.

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