1 definition by Gavin Thiesfield

The process of introducing a formerly cool person to a product or idea that attempts to make them cool again. Reinventing an individuals public persona through assocation or action.
Joe just had a hip replacement - he ditched his 20 year old CD Walkman for a new IPod.

Quentin Tarrantino gave John Travolta a 'hip replacement' with Pulp Fiction.
by Gavin Thiesfield April 20, 2007
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