PIBBY
The English word “PIBBY” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- The practice of zoning dangerous or hazardous facilities, such as incinerators, landfills, and dumps, in predominantly Black neighborhoods.
Etymology
Acronym of place in Blacks' back yard, modeled after NIMBY. Coined by Robert Bullard.
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