Pronounced jen-triff-ee; Roughly interpreted as "anti-semitism based on forgetting that jesus was in fact also a jew" but tends to be mistaken for "I believe it is nearly time for dinner," which is only the correct interpretation on Saturdays after sundown.
Generally the first interpretation is seen when defending against anti-semitism in regard to the belief that the jews were responsible for the death of Christ.
Generally the first interpretation is seen when defending against anti-semitism in regard to the belief that the jews were responsible for the death of Christ.
"I dunno man, wasn't it the jews that killed jesus?"
"That is some pretty serious gentriffy, are you anti-semetic or something?"
"That is some pretty serious gentriffy, are you anti-semetic or something?"
by Alexei Vladmirovich January 19, 2010
Get the Gentriffy mug.When "urban renewal" of lower class neighbourhoods with condos attracts yuppie tenants, driving up rents and driving out long time, lower income residents. It often begins with influxes of local artists looking for a cheap place to live, giving the neighbourhood a bohemian flair. This hip reputation attracts yuppies who want to live in such an atmosphere, driving out the lower income artists and lower income residents, often ethnic/racial minorities, changing the social character of the neighbourhood.
It also involves the "yuppification" of local businesses; shops catering to yuppie tastes like sushi resaturants, Starbucks, etc... come to replace local businesses displaced by higher rents.
The term was coined by sociologist Ruth Glass, who is quoted below.
It also involves the "yuppification" of local businesses; shops catering to yuppie tastes like sushi resaturants, Starbucks, etc... come to replace local businesses displaced by higher rents.
The term was coined by sociologist Ruth Glass, who is quoted below.
"One by one, many of the working class quarters of London have been invaded by the middle-classes—upper and lower. Shabby, modest mews and cottages—two rooms up and two down—have been taken over, when their leases have expired, and have become elegant, expensive residences .... Once this process of 'gentrification' starts in a district it goes on rapidly until all or most of the original working-class occupiers are displaced and the whole social character of the district is changed."
-Ruth Glass (1964)
-Ruth Glass (1964)
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Get the Gentrification mug.Yuppie scum that move to your funky cool 'hood, spreading banality and leaving condos and chain stores in their wake, thereby spoiling the flavor (and driving up the rents).
The taste-challenged gentrifucks ruined the vibe in Bucktown, and now they're taking over Andersonville.
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That bar was awesome, but then the gentrifucks caught on and now it sucks.
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That bar was awesome, but then the gentrifucks caught on and now it sucks.
by Stephanitza November 5, 2006
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Uppity white mom: excuse me, where can I find kale and quinoa around here?
local resident: fuck, this gentrification shit needs to stop
local resident: fuck, this gentrification shit needs to stop
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