Flanderization UK /ˌflændəɹəˈzeɪʃn̩/US /ˌflændɚɹəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun3 •(slang) The progressive exaggeration of a single trait or set of traits of a fictional character until it overtakes all other characterization.Irene's whole gimmick is that she's the one woman in the world who can outwit Holmes. Although in the actual story, her victory is extremely limited, flanderization takes hold in adaptations. — 2012 •(slang) An instance of this process or its result. •(rare) Synonym of Flemishization.[The Flanderization of the State University of Ghent]. — 1982 formsFlanderizations · flanderizations