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Definition of yuppify
yuppified
;yuppifying
transitive verb
: to make appealing to yuppies; also : to infuse with the qualities or values of yuppies
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First Known Use of yuppify
1984
YUPPIFY Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of yuppify for English Language Learners
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: 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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