youthenize

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Etymology

From youthen +‎ -ize, punning on euthanize. Compare youthen.

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youthenize (third-person singular simple present youthenizes, present participle youthenizing, simple past and past participle youthenized)

  1. (transitive) To make (something) more appealing or relatable to young people
    • 1999, The Rotarian, volume 174:
      I answered, "Actually, we have been trying to 'youth-enize' our club."
    • 2003, Josh McDowell, Ed Stewart, Youth Devotions, volume 2:
      We want to say thank you to: Kevin Johnson for his hard work and ability to "youthenize" these devotionals as he edited each page, making them more fun and easy to read.
  2. (transitive) To make youthful or younger; rejuvenate
    • 2015, Scott A Spackey, Project Addiction Counselor:
      Remember that your appearance is an expression of who you are. Do not try to “youthenize” your appearance for your younger clients. Stick with your authentic self.
    • 2015, Anna Lee, Barbara Roisman Cooper, Anna Lee: Memoir of a Career on General Hospital and in Film:
      I remember John's comment to me about the age difference, “Edward has been 'youthenized.'”

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