Yuppify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Yuppify is a verb meaning (often derogatory) To redevelop (an urban area or commercial premises) so as to attract affluent young professionals as residents or clientele.
Meaning
(often derogatory) To redevelop (an urban area or commercial premises) so as to attract affluent young professionals as residents or clientele.
Example Sentences
This used to be an honest old-fashioned backstreet boozer but, like Fulham itself, the pub has had its soul ripped out since it has been yuppified
Word Forms
- yuppifies
- yuppifying
- yuppified
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include youngify, urban-renew, upmarket, redevelop, urbanize, youthenize.
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