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Definition of "uglifying" [uglifying]

  • Present participle of uglify. (verb)

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Use "uglifying" in a sentence
  • "We’ve covered similar ideas before—namely of the ugly bike variety—but the notion of uglifying applies to any gadget or piece of gear that’s attractive to thieves."
  • "If the guts of your possessions are what matter to you most, and you don't mind a little creative shoddiness, "uglifying" might be the way to go for your prized possessions."
  • "It's a neat idea, but there's something I'm worried about: If you're uglifying something others might use, they might assume its less valuable and thus give it less care than they would something that looks nice."
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