REAPPROPRIATING
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Reappropriating.
Reappropriating - as a verb
To seize and reassign.
To appropriate again.
(of a group) to reclaim a term that was previously used to disparage that group.
Example: "Once a term of homophobic abuse, the term “queer” has been reappropriated as a marker for some gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (glbt), and other marginalized sexual identities."
Example Sentences
"She was reappropriating old photographs to use in her art project."
"The artist is reappropriating cultural symbols in his paintings."
"They are reappropriating the term to give it a new meaning."
"The fashion designer is reappropriating vintage trends for her latest collection."
"The company is reappropriating funds from one department to invest in another."
Word Game Points
Is REAPPROPRIATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reappropriating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REAPPROPRIATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is REAPPROPRIATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reappropriating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREAPPROPRIATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is REAPPROPRIATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reappropriating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREAPPROPRIATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.
