uglify

[ uhg-luh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, ug·li·fied, ug·li·fy·ing.

1. to make ugly.

uglify

/ ˈʌɡlɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to make or become ugly or more ugly

Derived Forms

• ˌuglifiˈcation, noun
• ˈugliˌfier, noun

Other Words From

• ugli·fi·cation noun
• ugli·fier noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uglify¹

First recorded in 1570–80; ugly + -fy