Aladdinize

/əˈlæd.ɪ.naɪz/ verb

Definition

To transform something ordinary or worthless into something magical or extraordinarily valuable, as if by genie wish; to magically improve or enrich.

Etymology

From the character Aladdin and his magical lamp in Arabian folklore. The suffix '-ize' converts the proper noun into a verb meaning to transform in the manner of Aladdin's wishes.

Kelly Says

Aladdinize captures that fantasy of rags-to-riches transformation—and it's a great example of how pop culture creates new verbs! Though it's rarely used formally, it perfectly describes what happens when someone wins the lottery or finds unexpected success.

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