woopie
/ˈwuːpi
/ /ˈwʊpi/(also woopy)
noun (plural woopies) informal, chiefly North American
An affluent retired person able to pursue an active lifestyle.Welcome to the VPF retreat for woopies; BJ, bring your dentures and pills against gastritis and party with us...
- Now that the kids are grown and she has retired from her job to run her own business, she has joined the ranks of the Woopies.
Origin
1980s: elaboration of the acronym from well-off older person.