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recessionista
(re|ces¦sion|ista)
Pronunciation:
/rɪˌsɛʃ(ə)nˈiːstə/
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
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