(US, derogatory, transitive) To subject to Californication, the large-scale development of land.
(US, derogatory, transitive) To subject to Californication, the large-scale development of land.
Don't Californicate Nevada. Give wilderness a chance.
Californicate means: To subject to Californication, the large-scale development of land.. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Californicate means: To subject to Californication, the large-scale development of land.. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Californicate means: To subject to Californication, the large-scale development of land.. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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(US, derogatory, urban studies) The large-scale development of land; urban sprawl.
The adoption of practices and beliefs associated with California, in particular Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
(US, informal) The effects on a neighborhood of an influx of hipsters.
A heavy blanket, especially one made of wool.
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(NZ) a type of water heater.