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Def. 1 (verb): to genetically alter a non-human species in such a way that they achieve a level and style of intelligence approaching that of human beings.

Def. 2 (noun): the process of uplifting a species.

Def. 3 (noun): an uplifed species or individual members of such a species


Bachground: Possibly first coined by David Brin in his series of science fiction books "The Uplift Saga".
Def. 1 - Although they still had decades of work ahead of them, technology had finally progressed to a level where octopi could be uplifted to become functioning members of human society.
uplift by Peter K. March 13, 2005
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the best clan ever! made by fat himself!
Friend: yo u heard about that clan?
Friend 2: oh yeah UpLiFT? they good as fuck

uplift others

uplift others

Also known as “UPLO”. Your actions, raise a persons level to THEIR next level.

An act that helps others, resulting in a positive outcome and feeling of upward momentum.
When they go low, we UPLO.

When they go low, we uplift others.
uplift others by UPLO Daily February 11, 2023

Unlifting Fuck 

Noun. Unlifting Fuck

An accusatory term, often ad hominem, deriding the weight lifting abilities of an individual - so as to bring to light their inherent general weakness.
Person 1:"Bro do you even lift?"
Person 2 "What does that have to do with how I feel about the unnecessary slaughter of so many innocent baby seals?"
Person 1: "Everything you unlifting fuck"
Unlifting Fuck by Penix March 27, 2013

Upliftingness 

1. The presence of joy one brings to a situation
2. The overall feeling of euphoria that one feels after a particular situation, or event has occurred in one's favor.
3. The ability to possess or cause happiness for those around you.
1. Catherine: Mean and rudeness begets mean and rudeness.

Sean: I bring upliftingness and enjoyment too all.

2. Catherine: C'mon Matt! I brought some upliftingness to your day now.

3. Sean: That Tigers game was the very definition of upliftingness.
Upliftingness by CatherineAF October 7, 2011

Uplifters 

you need uplifters in your tracks. a way of uplifting the crowed for them to appreciate it more. building up to a slamming bassline. mostly used by that "evidence" guy
ayo i threw uplifters on my tune now its the best thing ever
Uplifters by GanjaSmuggler January 24, 2011

uplifted society 

Uplifted Society also known as UPSO is a Toronto based clothing line that represents one with an "Uplifted" mind. It us owned by Kedre and Tyrone. Upliftedsociety.com
Yo, I just copped my UPSO crew neck that says Uplifted Society on the chest from Upliftedsociety.com
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