- to transform (historical places, local customs, etc) into trivial entertainment for tourists
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Dis•ney•fy
(diz′nē fī′, -ni-),USA pronunciation v.t., -fied, -fy•ing.
Dis′ney•fi•ca′tion, n.
Dis•ney•fy (diz′nē fī′, -ni-),USA pronunciation v.t., -fied, -fy•ing.
Dis′ney•fi•ca′tion, n.
- to create or alter in a simplified, sentimentalized, or contrived form or manner.
- Disney + -fy 1970–75, American.
Dis•ney•fy (diz′nē fī′, -ni-),USA pronunciation v.t., -fied, -fy•ing.
- to create or alter in a simplified, sentimentalized, or contrived form or manner.
- Disney + -fy 1970–75, American.
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Disneyfy /ˈdɪznɪˌfaɪ/ vb ( -fies, -fying, -fied) (transitive)