recessionista

British

/ rɪˌsɛʃəˈniːstə /

noun

a person whose clothes, whether cheap, second-hand, or suitably subdued, are considered appropriate to an economic downturn

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Etymology

Origin of recessionista

C21: from _recession + _-ista

Example Sentences

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So if recessionista and fembot are not really puns, what are they?

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2013

For the humbled recessionista, you'd think this could only be a good thing.

From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2010

Sundays are dedicated to the "recessionista," with 25 percent off half the items in the store and all dresses going for $25.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2010

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