Joneses

American  

[john-ziz] / ˈdʒoʊn zɪz /

plural noun

1. one's neighbors, friends, business associates, etc..

   Keeping up with the Joneses has put him in debt.

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Etymology

Origin of Joneses

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Revenue growth at these companies should support the spending for now, but keeping up with the AI Joneses is also eventually going to require more debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

“My detectives are too busy just trying to keep up with the Joneses,” Hamilton said.

From Los Angeles Times

But because it appeared everyone on television and in magazines was doing so well, relative deprivation — feeling the need to “keep up with the Joneses” — replaced common sense.

From Seattle Times

As the Joneses were starting to look for relatives of Guest, word had already reached his family.

From Seattle Times

This is what Bodge refers as “keeping up with the Joneses” which refers to trying to keep up with the expectations of other people rather than what is realistic for you to spend.

From Seattle Times