"guppie" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡʌpi/ Forms: guppies [plural]
Etymology: From guppy (a species of fish). Etymology templates: {{gl|a species of fish}} (a species of fish) Head templates: {{en-noun}} guppie (plural guppies)
  1. Alternative form of guppy Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: guppy Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-guppie-en-noun-fJAsVm0x Disambiguation of People: 11 43 45 1
  2. (sometimes derogatory) A foolish, easily surprised, or naive person. Tags: derogatory, sometimes Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-guppie-en-noun-wC03fWVe Disambiguation of People: 11 43 45 1 Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 8 12 36 43
  3. (climbing) A climbing hold, refers to the way the climber's hand is turned sideways and grips a hold by cupping it with the little-finger side of the hand. Categories (topical): Climbing, LGBT, People
    Sense id: en-guppie-en-noun-HNhdRg9Y Disambiguation of LGBT: 6 11 52 30 Disambiguation of People: 11 43 45 1 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English blends: 8 12 36 43 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 7 3 54 36 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 2 14 3 3 43 34 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 1 14 2 2 47 34 Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Noun

IPA: /ˈɡʌpi/ Forms: guppies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of gay + yuppie. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|gay|yuppie}} Blend of gay + yuppie Head templates: {{en-noun}} guppie (plural guppies)
  1. (dated) A high-earning gay person living in a major urban area, especially a male. Tags: dated Related terms: luppie
    Sense id: en-guppie-en-noun-B4AZlBoO Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 8 12 36 43
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2
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