Yuppify
verb
verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To redevelop (an urban area or commercial premises) so as to attract affluent young professionals as residents or clientele. derogatory, often
"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"
Example
More examples"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"
Etymology
From yuppie + -ify.