zentrification

Definition

Gentrification masquerading as progressivism—when young white people aestheticize and commodify marginalized culture (especially AAVE) while stripping it of authenticity and meaning for clout.

Example Usage

When she started using AAVE slang in her TikToks while her landlord raised rents in the neighborhood, that was pure zentrification.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=zentrification&defid=18600164)

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