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recessionista

Syllabification: (re·ces·sion·is·ta)
Pronunciation: /riseSHəˈnēstə/

Definition of recessionista

noun

informal
  • a woman who seeks to remain fashionable or stylish despite financial difficulties or a limited budget.

Origin:

early 21st century: from recession + -ista

recessionista in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of recessionista in the British & World English dictionary