English Explanatory Dictionary

Barbiefication

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cultural move toward superficiality and a focus on physical attractiveness at the expense of depth and intellect.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɑːbifɪˈkeɪʃən/ /-bɪ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Barbiefication.wav /ˌbɑɹbifɪˈkeɪʃən/ /-bɪ/

Word forms

Barbiefication Barbification

Etymology

From Barbie (“tall, slender female fashion doll”) + -fication (suffix denoting the process of becoming something).

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