Disneyfy

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make something (especially a location) more acceptable or marketable by removing potentially distasteful, controversial or boring elements, particularly at the cost of its history and culture. derogatory, transitive, usually

    "Jazz was not always an accepted music, and, of course, today we have the problem of remaining faithful to the cultural roots of jazz, not just candifying, Disneyfying the music."

Example

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"Jazz was not always an accepted music, and, of course, today we have the problem of remaining faithful to the cultural roots of jazz, not just candifying, Disneyfying the music."

Etymology

From Disney + -fy, with reference to the Disney theme parks.

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