yup·pi·fy
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yuppified; yuppifying
Definition of yuppify
: to make appealing to yuppies
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: to infuse with the qualities or values of yuppies
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yuppification
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ˌyə-pə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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“Yuppify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuppify. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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yuppify
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English Language Learners Definition of yuppify
informal + disapproving
: to change (a city, neighborhood, etc.) so that it is more appealing to young people who make a lot of money : to make (something) appealing to yuppies
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The first known use of yuppify was in 1984
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