nimby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Not in my backyard (in objection to an undesirable structure built locally).
noun
  1. Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
adj
  1. Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.
phrase
  1. Alternative letter-case form of nimby.
noun
  1. Opposition to something deemed harmful or unpleasant being located in one's own neighborhood.
  2. Synonym of nimby.
adj
  1. Synonym of nimby.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɪm.bi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nimby.wav /ˈnɪmbi/

Word forms

nimby nimbies nimbys more nimby most nimby

Etymology

Acronym of not in my back yard. More at NIMBY.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related words

BANANA - acronym similar to NIMBY LULU

Derived words

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