English Explanatory Dictionary

YIMBY

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Acronym of yes, in my backyard.
  2. Acronym of yes, in many backyards.
noun
  1. Someone who endorses development (especially the construction of more housing) near them.
adj
  1. Supporting nearby development (especially the construction of more housing).
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of YIMBY.

Pronunciation

/ˈjɪmbi/

Word forms

YIMBY YIMBYs more YIMBY most YIMBY

Etymology

Coined as an antonym for nimby.

Antonyms

NIMBY

Derived words

YIGBY YIMBYism
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