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Disneyfy

[ diz-nee-fahy, ‑ni‑ ]

verb (used with object)

, Dis·ney·fied, Dis·ney·fy·ing.
  1. to create or alter in a simplified, sentimentalized, or contrived form or manner:

    museums that have become Disneyfied to attract more visitors.



Disneyfy

/ ˈdɪznɪˌfaɪ /

verb

  1. to transform (historical places, local customs, etc) into trivial entertainment for tourists
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌDisneyfiˈcation, noun
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Other Words From

  • Disney·fi·cation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Disneyfy1

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; Disney ( def ) + -fy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Disneyfy1

C20: from the Disneyland amusement park

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