"Poochie-fication" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌput͡ʃifɪˈkeɪʃən/ [US]
Etymology: From Poochie, a character added to boost the ratings of the fictional Itchy and Scratchy Show in The Simpsons episode "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show", + -fication. Etymology templates: {{suf|en||-fication}} + -fication Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Poochie-fication (uncountable)
  1. (entertainment, derogatory, uncommon) The process of adding a new character to a work of fiction, or altering characters already present, in a bid to make the work cooler or more extreme. Tags: derogatory, uncommon, uncountable Categories (topical): Entertainment, Fandom, Television, The Simpsons

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