how do you spell bougie

The correct spelling is "bougie." Bougie is a slang term derived from the French word "bourgeoisie," originally referring to the middle class. It is commonly used to describe someone who acts like they are wealthier or of a higher social class than they actually are. The term can be spelled as "bougie," but there are alternative spellings such as "boujee," "boujie," and "boojie," with "boujie" and "boujee" being popular phonetic or informal variants. However, "bougie" remains the most common and standard spelling.