vibecession

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

vibecession vibecessions

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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