Staying at home during your vacation instead of traveling to a pleasure destination. This can be caused by high gas prices, or just a shortage of money.
We wanted to take the kids to Niagara Falls, but with gas over $4 a gallon, we instead opted for a staycation.
by Thehuckster July 23, 2008
A meme that expresses dismay or mockery of buzzwords and other portmanteaus, often created by the media or marketers, that make people groan. Staycation, being one of the most successful buzzwords, has become the poster child for all buzzwords.
P1: Hey Bob, check out my new Quadroid handset.
P2: *groan* I need a staycation.
P1: DAMN IT YOU FREAKS!!! STOP WITH THE ASS-GRABBING BUZZ-WORDING OVER-HYPING BASTARDIZING-JARGON BASED MARKETING BS!
P2: Uh oh, looks like someone needs a staycation!
P2: *groan* I need a staycation.
P1: DAMN IT YOU FREAKS!!! STOP WITH THE ASS-GRABBING BUZZ-WORDING OVER-HYPING BASTARDIZING-JARGON BASED MARKETING BS!
P2: Uh oh, looks like someone needs a staycation!
by sarysa December 3, 2010
vacation for cheap-asses
by snargbargler August 13, 2010
by Angela Stack August 21, 2008
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by Jalpa August 15, 2008
staycation , staying home this year, NOT going on vacation. Economy is bad , money is tight and we are going on staycation.
by Robbi di Escosi June 2, 2009