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genrefication 

The process or idea of classifying music, film, literature, or other such mediums into specific genres or categories.
The genrefication of Led Zeppelin's music can sometimes prove difficult because it contains components of blues, rock, metal, and folk music within a single album, and even in the makeup of an individual song.
genrefication by Graphic Traffic February 26, 2008

Gentlefication 

Moving into a neighborhood in an effort to reduce crime, create harmony and build community. As opposed to "Gentrification," which changes neighborhoods by forcing out low income residents with high income folks seeking the next hip thing, Gentlefication helps long-term residents take back their neighborhoods, stabilize property values and build safe spaces for their children and grandchildren.
The local drug dealers were unhappy when the pastor asked his flock to move back into the neighborhood near the church to help in their gentlefication efforts.
Gentlefication by Timroff July 22, 2014

Genrification 

Overgeneralizing generations in a workplace setting to the detriment of the organization and individuals.

When a person guides their judgement of a person based on the age group they belong in, rather than making an individual assessment of that person's qualities.

Stereotyping based on year of birth.

A backward thinking crutch paralyzing growth and innovation.
Susy was born in the 80's, as a Millennial she is probably a diva worker, can't come to work on time, wants too much and offers little skill. We might have a problem with her. (Genrification)

Adam is from the Boomer Generation, he probably is not too comfortable with computers, we might have a hard time getting him up to speed. (Genrification)

"We need to make sure that when we are looking at candidates for this new position we do not fall into Genrification. We need to assess each candidate based on their skills and how they interview, rather than assume that they will possess certain qualities or negative attributes based on the buzz we hear about their age group. Let's keep an open mind. "

Traditionalists or Veterans: Born before 1946
Baby Boomers: Born between 1946 and 1964
Generation X: Born between 1965 and 1980
Generation Y or Millennial: Born after 1980
Genrification by Newpaths March 13, 2012

gentefication 

gente Spanish for "people" + gentrification = gentefication; Michelada-drinking, college-going, newly-minted professional Latinos moving back home to over-priced transitional neighborhoods who move back 'home' only to find a new crop of (non-Latino) upwardly mobile gentrifiers, thus inducing an identity crisis
all this gentefication is getting out of control... my ma ain't gonna be able to stay here

am i part of the gentification problem because I like trendy carbs and cocktails?
gentefication by diogenes53 October 4, 2013

genalization 

The process of becoming more and more like Gene W.--to lose one's kindness, to become jaded, to become mean, to accuse others of having the front end skills of a high school student.
The genalization of Elliot L. commenced on May 5th and reached completion on May 13th.
genalization by jailbrake May 13, 2022
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
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