vibecession

noun

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

   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.

Where it comes from

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

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry vibecession (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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