uglifying

We’ve covered similar ideas before—namely of the ugly bike variety—but the notion of uglifying applies to any gadget or piece of gear that’s attractive to thieves.

Deter Thieves By Uglifying Your Camera | Lifehacker Australia 2009

If the guts of your possessions are what matter to you most, and you don't mind a little creative shoddiness, "uglifying" might be the way to go for your prized possessions.

Daily DIY 2009

May 19, 2009 at 5: 56 AM uglifying isn't something you should rush. it takes time and patience.

Deter Thieves By Uglifying Your Camera | Lifehacker Australia 2009

Took the tape off again when I came back from holiday and now everyone is asking questions all the time. bottom line: uglifying your camera works! mor10 dangerp

Deter Thieves By Uglifying Your Camera | Lifehacker Australia 2009

I've been uglifying my car for about 12 years now. these days I don't even need to lock it! pvtryan2

Deter Thieves By Uglifying Your Camera | Lifehacker Australia 2009

Not a full on uglifying, but just enough urban camo to take the heat off.

Deter Thieves By Uglifying Your Camera | Lifehacker Australia 2009

It's a neat idea, but there's something I'm worried about: If you're uglifying something others might use, they might assume its less valuable and thus give it less care than they would something that looks nice.

Deter Thieves By Uglifying Your Camera | Lifehacker Australia 2009

Any ideas on uglifying or otherwise disguising an iPhone? vonbon3000 aeronaut

Deter Thieves By Uglifying Your Camera | Lifehacker Australia 2009

The uglifying smart plastic on her face began to burn.

Scott Westerfeld: Uglies Quartet Scott Westerfeld 2010

It takes a bit of “fine tuning” (basically uglifying the theory) to get the mass down to a few hundred GeV, which is where it needs to be for proper electroweak symmetry breaking.

A Busy Day « Imaginary Potential 2008