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adj
Supporting nearby development (especially the construction of more housing).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: NIMBY
noun
Someone who endorses development (especially the construction of more housing) near them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: NIMBY
noun
Alternative letter-case form of YIMBY.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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Antonyms: none provided
phrase
Acronym of yes, in my backyard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
phrase
Acronym of yes, in many backyards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
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History
Coined as an antonym for nimby.
