nimby

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Synonyms: nimbly, numby, nimb, limby, nimey, nimbi, yimby, nimba, namby, nimbo, nimoy

Antonyms: nimbly, numby, nimb, limby, nimey, nimbi, yimby, nimba, namby, nimbo, nimoy

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Phrase

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|US|UK}} Not in my [[backyard]] {{q|in objection to an undesirable structure built locally}}.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|usually|pejorative}} Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in [[public policy]] [[debate]].

Adjective

1. Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.

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