English Explanatory Dictionary

yuppify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To redevelop (an urban area or commercial premises) so as to attract affluent young professionals as residents or clientele.

Word forms

yuppify yuppifies yuppifying yuppified

Etymology

From yuppie + -ify.

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