SINCE 1828
yuppify
verb
yup·pi·fy
| \ ˈyə-pə-ˌfī
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yuppified;
yuppifying
Definition of yuppify
: to make appealing to yuppies
also
: to infuse with the qualities or values of yuppies
Other Words from yuppify
yuppification
\ ˌyə-pə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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noun
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noun
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yuppify
verb
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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