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disneyfy

Dis·ney·fy
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [diz-nee-fahy, ‐ni‐]
    • /ˈdɪz niˌfaɪ, ‐nɪ‐/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [diz-nee-fahy, ‐ni‐]
    • /ˈdɪz niˌfaɪ, ‐nɪ‐/

Definitions of disneyfy word

  • verb with object disneyfy to create or alter in a simplified, sentimentalized, or contrived form or manner: museums that have become Disneyfied to attract more visitors. 1
  • verb disneyfy to transform (historical places, local customs, etc) into trivial entertainment for tourists 0

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Origin of disneyfy

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
1970-75, Americanism; Disney + -fy

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Parts of speech for Disneyfy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disneyfy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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