An acronym for n(ot) i(n) m(y) b(ack) y(ard): When someone objects to having anything perceived as undesirable in his or her own neighborhood, but doesn't care if it is placed in another location, then that's nimby.

Descriptive of people or organizations that resist unwanted development; such as, manufacturing plants, prisons, power companies, or chemical companies in his or her own neighborhood or town: Although many British are overwhelmingly pro-wind, too many have a nimby attitude against putting any wind turbines in their areas.