/ ˈjʌpɪfaɪ; NAmE / verb
( yup·pi·fies , yup·pi·fy·ing , yup·pi·fied , yup·pi·fied ) [ vn ] [ often passive ] ( informal , disapproving ) to make sth such as an area of a city more expensive and fashionable, and attractive to yuppies :
a yuppified area of London
► yup·pi·fi·ca·tion / ˌjʌpɪfɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE / noun [ U ]