Vibecession

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A general state of societal pessimism about the economy, independently of whether a recession is currently happening. neologism

    "The concept of a vibecession may feel like a cop-out. But it’s a good starting point for understanding where we’re really at."

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"The concept of a vibecession may feel like a cop-out. But it’s a good starting point for understanding where we’re really at."

Etymology

Blend of vibe (“an atmosphere or aura”) + recession. Coined by American financial content creator, educator, and author Kyla Scanlon in a June 2022 article.

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