yup|pi|fied

yup|pi|fied
yup|pi|fied «YUHP uh FYD», adjective.
made over into a style associated with yuppies.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • yuppify — yup·pi·fy (yŭpʹə fī ) tr.v. yup·pi·fied, yup·pi·fy·ing, yup·pi·fies To make (an urban area, for example) attractive to young affluent residents or consumers.   [yuppie + fy.]   yup pi·fi·caʹtion ( fĭ kāʹshən) n. * * * …   Universalium

  • yuppify — yup•pi•fy [[t]ˈyʌp əˌfaɪ[/t]] v. t. fied, fy•ing. Disparaging. to gentrify or modify (a neighborhood, apartment building, store, etc.), often destroying its innate character, so as to attract affluent young professionals • Etymology: [1980 85;… …   From formal English to slang

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