yuppification
əˌfaɪ verb (used with object), yup·pi·fied, yup·pi·fy·ing. Informal.
to make (a neighborhood or area) more upscale or affluent in order to appeal to the lifestyle and tastes of yuppies.
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yup·pi·fi·ca·tion, noun
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yuppify (ˈjʌpɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| (tr) to make yuppie in nature | |
| yuppifi'cation | |
| —n | |
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| yuppify (ˈjʌpɪˌfaɪ) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| (tr) to make yuppie in nature | |
| yuppifi'cation | |
| —n | |
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